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2023 Homeownership Policy Symposium

Policy Symposium Agenda

NCST Homeownership Policy Symposium

Challenges and Policy Responses to the Affordable Single-Family Housing Supply Problem

Today’s housing supply problem is one of the biggest threats looming over the future of homeownership. A lack of new construction, in combination with rising interest rates, racial disparities in homeownership rates, and climate change, have all compounded to create an evolving housing crisis. How can first-time homebuyers gain and sustain access to the existing housing stock, a traditional yet overlooked source of affordable homeownership? 

The Urban Institute and NCST (National Community Stabilization Trust) invite you to an event that will highlight the impact of those challenges on households and communities and explore solutions for change. 

 

Welcome Remarks: 

  • Janneke Ratcliffe, Vice President for Housing Finance Policy, Urban Institute
  • Christopher Tyson, President, NCST
  • Stacy Spann, Head of Housing Access & Affordability, Wells Fargo Foundation

 

Presentation:

  • Laurie Goodman, Institute Fellow, Urban Institute

 

Local Perspectives and Solutions

  • Marcos Morales, Executive Director, Hogar Hispano Inc.
  • Sasha-Gaye Angus, President and CEO, MANNA Inc.
  • Anthony Simpkins, President and CEO, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Inc.
  • Elisabeth Coats, Director of Homeownership Alliance, NCST (moderator)

 

Keynote 

  • Julia Gordon, Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner, US Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

Policy Reforms to Increase Affordable Supply

  • Laura Arce, Senior Vice President for Economic Initiatives, UnidosUS
  • Matthew Josephs, Senior Vice President for Policy, Local Initiatives Support Corporation 
  • David Sanchez, Special Policy Advisor, Federal Housing Administration, US Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • Michael Neal, Equity Scholar and Principal Research Associate, Urban Institute (moderator)

 

The State of REO and Distressed or Defaulted Mortgaged Properties

  • Molly Boesel, Principal Economist, CoreLogic
  • Melissa Bussey, Executive Principal, Client Relations, Xome
  • Matthew Martin, Senior Vice President for Subservicer Oversight, Lakeview Loan Servicing
  • Marlene Robinson, Senior Program Adviser, Asset Sales Office, US Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • Carlos Alcazar, Chief Operating Officer, NCST (moderator)
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Symposium Panelists

Carlos Alcazar - Chief Operating Officer

Carlos joined NCST in 2010, and has more than 20-years of experience in mortgage banking with direct management in originations production, operations and community lending. Carlos earned an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a BA in Political Science from Arizona State University.

Jordan Backstrom - Program Analyst

Jordan joined NCST in 2017 and has worked in a variety of roles for the organization. As Program Specialist, Jordan guides community partners through the Buyer onboarding process and supports the NCST Operations team in managing the property acquisition platform. Jordan received a Master’s Degree in Applied Community and Economic Development from Illinois State University, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Jennifer Brown - Policy Manager

Jenni joined NCST in 2024. Prior to joining, Jenni held several roles within Ohio’s Governor’s Office, and the Ohio Department of Development.

She was born in Panama, raised in Ohio, and now calls Washington, D.C.

home. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Psychology from Miami University.

Jennifer Brown - Policy Manager

Jenni joined NCST in 2024. Prior to joining, Jenni held several roles within Ohio’s Governor’s Office, and the Ohio Department of Development.

She was born in Panama, raised in Ohio, and now calls Washington, D.C.

home. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Psychology from Miami University.

Matt Cameron - Senior Data Analyst

Matt was part of the consultant team to create NCST in 2008 and transitioned to NCST as a business analyst. Matt is currently a Senior data analyst and has been with NCST since 2010. Matt graduated from St Cloud State University with a degree in Networking and Applications.