Drew Swope

Drew Swope is an experienced project manager specializing in affordable housing development and policy formulation. Currently serving as a Project Manager at The Benoit Group, LLC since April 2017, Drew manages multifamily affordable housing projects in Atlanta and across the South. At the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Drew holds the roles of Affordable Housing Finance Manager and Project Manager/Program Specialist, leading teams to develop housing policies and evaluate applications for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Previous roles include Research Manager at Down Payment Resource, Community Developer at Charis Community Housing, and Director of Operations at Sure We Can, with a strong background in project management, policy research, and community engagement. Drew holds a Master's degree in City & Regional Planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Development from Furman University.