The Community Preservation Corporation
Yvette Clairjeane currently serves as the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager at The Community Preservation Corporation, a position held since April 2023. Prior to this role, Yvette worked at the NYC Department of City Planning from October 2015 to March 2023, where responsibilities included serving as the Recruitment, Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager, Research and Business Improvement Associate, and Research Assistant. Additionally, Yvette participated in the 2020-2021 Coro Leadership New York program at Coro New York Leadership Center. Earlier experience includes a role as Community Associate at the NYC Department of Homeless Services from August 2014 to October 2015. Yvette holds a Master of Arts in Urban Studies/Affairs from the CUNY School of Professional Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from St. John's University.
The Community Preservation Corporation
The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) was launched in 1974 through a joint agreement between the City of New York and its leading commercial banks to restore and rebuild New York’s aging neighborhoods. In the more than 40 years since, we have evolved and expanded our reach to become a consistent source of capital to underserved housing markets throughout New York City and in communities across the state. Our deep, strategic relationships with government agencies, community groups, banks, and other investors has positioned CPC as a trusted partner who works hand-in-hand with housing providers to create customized financing solutions. CPC has financed more than 185,000 affordable housing units to date. With roughly $10 billion in public and private investments, our work has helped revitalize countless neighborhoods and provided quality housing for low-income families, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities.