Catherine Elliott

Catherine Elliott is a seasoned professional in affordable housing development, currently serving as a Senior Development Officer at Avesta Housing since December 2016. In this supervisory role, Catherine manages a Development Associate and oversees a portfolio of over five Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects at various development stages. Notable achievements include a leadership position on the HUD Choice Neighborhoods Grant for Lewiston, Maine. Previously, Catherine held roles as a Development Officer and Development Associate at Avesta Housing, where responsibilities encompassed managing multifamily development projects, negotiating land acquisitions, and overseeing all phases of construction management. Earlier experience includes serving as Director of Development at Common Dreams and as Development Assistant at Pine Tree Legal Assistance, where grant management and compliance were key focuses. Catherine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Art & Visual Culture from Bates College and a Construction Management Certificate from Louisiana State University.