Jeff L.

Jeff L. has a diverse work experience in the housing and development sector. Their most recent position was as a Development Finance Manager at Home Forward, where they analyzed financial implications of development proposals and managed funding applications. Prior to that, they worked as a Development Project Manager at the Vancouver Housing Authority, where they prepared funding applications and coordinated approvals for affordable housing projects. Jeff also gained experience as a Policy Analysis Intern at ECONorthwest, providing research support on topics such as affordable housing policy and homelessness. Additionally, they worked as a Project Intern at Neighborhood Partnerships, collecting financial information and drafting documents in support of affordable housing legislation. Earlier in their career, they served as a Planning Intern at Fregonese Associates, assisting with research, community engagement, and web development.

Jeff L. completed a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning at Portland State University from 2017 to 2019. During the same period, they also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development from the same institution. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2015, Jeff L. pursued their Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Affairs at Lewis & Clark College. Additionally, Jeff L. obtained certification as a Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP) from the National Development Council in April 2022.