Amanda Gilliam

Amanda Gilliam joined Avesta Housing in 2014 as a property manager. Since that time she has served in a number of roles on the property management team and has worked with the LIHTC, Rural Development and HUD properties across Southern Maine and New Hampshire. In her current role Amanda oversees Avesta’s property management, maintenance, leasing and resident services staff, as well as the reception and administrative support team.

Amanda’s interest in affordable housing began in college when she interned for a nonprofit builder serving families in need in the Pittsburgh area. She subsequently worked in construction sales, property management, and real estate development before spending seven years in international education with a Portland based nonprofit organization. Amanda holds a Certified Occupancy Specialist, Certified Credit Compliance Professional and an RD 515 STAR, among a number of additional affordable housing certifications. She earned an MBA from the University of Southern Maine and a BS in International Business from Grove City College.