AHC
Paul Bernard is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at AHC Inc., a nonprofit developer of affordable housing. Paul has been in this role since April 2022. Prior to their current position, Paul worked as an Adjunct Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at Georgetown University starting from December 2020. From 2018 to 2020, they held the position of Executive Vice President of Impact Programming at the Urban Land Institute. Before that, Paul worked as the VP of Enterprise Advisors at Enterprise Community Partners from 2015 to 2018. Paul has also held roles at Walker & Dunlop, MuniMae, the Planning & Development Department of the City of Detroit, Public Financial Management, and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Paul Bernard has a Bachelor of Science in the School of Foreign Service from Georgetown University, with a specialization in International Finance. Paul also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Additionally, Paul Bernard has obtained a Master's Degree in Urban Economics / Public Finance from the Harvard Kennedy School.
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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.