Laura Franke is a seasoned professional in sustainable building practices and financial advisory, currently serving as the Sustainable Buildings Coordinator at the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle - King County since February 2024. As the Managing Consultant for Laura A Franke, LLC since January 2020, Laura Franke specializes in government incentive program development and implementation for developers and commercial real estate clients. Previously, Laura Franke held key positions such as Managing Director at PFM, where an Environmental Finance practice group was initiated, and Principal at Clean Energy Advocates, Inc., establishing a focus on natural resource preservation financing. Other notable roles include Senior Vice President at George K. Baum & Company and Vice President at Piper Jaffray, providing investment banking services primarily to school districts. Educational credentials include a recent certificate in Sustainable Real Estate from MIT School of Architecture and Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Central Washington University.
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Housing Development Consortium of Seattle - King County
As an advocate, broker, and convener of and for our members, the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County supports and inspires our 150+ member organizations as they work collaboratively to meet the housing needs of limited-income people throughout the region. Over the course of our nearly 30 year history, our membership has grown to encompass all of the major nonprofit housing developers in King County, as well as major financial institutions, consultants, architects, building contractors, attorneys, accountants, service providers, local housing authorities, and government agencies, and our members work tirelessly to serve the many families and individuals in communities throughout the County who cannot afford market-level rents or home prices. By bringing organizations, government agencies, and businesses together around shared values and a commitment to the community, HDC has also become nationally recognized as a leader in affordable housing advocacy. Each year, HDC’s staff, members and supporters stand up to advocate for affordable homes, equitable communities, and an end to homelessness. If you are looking to find job opportunities in the affordable housing sector, look at our job listings page for opportunities within our membership! https://bit.ly/2LJJGU3