AHC
Claudia Silva is an experienced professional currently serving as the Resident Services Manager at AHC Inc. since June 2022. Claudia has been a Freelance English and Spanish Teacher since September 2018, providing personalized education services to over 15 students. Prior to this, Claudia was the Operations Manager at Advance Forward, a business English solutions consulting start-up in Lima, Peru, from September 2018 to July 2022. Claudia also worked as a High School Guidance Assistant at Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt, supporting academic success for students from April 2019 to December 2021. Claudia's earlier experience includes serving as a Case Management Specialist and a Senior Call Center Specialist at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children from September 2012 to June 2018, along with various roles in hospitality and design. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in Set Design and multiple professional certifications related to human rights and trafficking.
AHC
Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) is a community-focused, non-profit affordable housing developer. Since 1975, AHC Inc. has developed more than 50 apartment communities with more than 8,200 affordable apartments in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. AHC also provides extensive educational programs and social services onsite at our apartment communities to enhance residents’ lives – and the communities we serve. AHC prioritizes community-building, equity, and diversity throughout our organization - from thoughtful engagement with the residents we serve to long-time relationships with local government and community partners. Our outstanding real estate track record includes innovative development strategies, award-winning architectural design, cutting-edge environmental solutions, and long-time partnerships and quality developments that strengthen neighborhoods and local economies. AHC’s nationally recognized Resident Services program initiated nearly 30 years ago, is helping build stronger futures for more than 3,000 children, youth, and adults who live in our affordable housing communities through education programs, social services, community partnerships, and access to local support. Our team has earned the industry-leader CORES certification, which recognizes AHC’s ongoing commitment to the highest standards for resident services. Volunteer opportunities include working with elementary students in our Afterschool or Summer Program and teens in our Tutoring and College and Career Readiness Programs. We are proud that 100% of the students in our education programs have graduated from high school, with the majority going to college - most the first in their families to achieve this life-changing milestone. To learn more about volunteering, contact volunteer@ahcinc.org.