Community HousingWorks
Kevin Leichner has an extensive work experience in the housing and real estate development sector. Kevin is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Housing and Real Estate Development at Community HousingWorks. Prior to this, they held various roles at Eden Housing, Inc., including Vice President of Development, Housing Finance & Acquisitions, Vice President of Real Estate Development, Director of Real Estate Development, and Associate Director of Real Estate Development. Kevin has also worked as a Senior Project Manager at BRIDGE Housing Corporation, a Planning Commissioner at the City of San Leandro, and a Research Fellow at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Additionally, they have experience as a Project Manager and Business Planning Consultant at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a Research and Planning Intern and Real Estate and Business Planning Consultant at New Yorkers for Parks, and an Intern in Community Development and Retail Banking at Carver Bank and CDC. Kevin holds a dual-degree Master of Science in Urban Planning and MBA from Columbia University.
Kevin Leichner has an extensive education history. Kevin obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Architecture with a minor in City Planning from the University of California, Berkeley in the years 1994 to 1997. Later, from 2000 to 2001, they pursued dual degrees, earning a Master of Arts (MA) and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing and Communications from the New College of California.
During the period of 2007 to 2010, Kevin undertook various programs at Columbia University. Kevin completed a Master of Science (MS) in Urban Planning from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Science in Urban Planning (MSUP) and a Master of Science (MS) through a dual degree program between Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation and the Columbia University Business School. Finally, they accomplished a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Real Estate, Finance, and Social Enterprise from the Columbia Business School.
Overall, Kevin Leichner has a diverse educational background, encompassing Urban Planning, Business, Architecture, and Creative Writing.
Community HousingWorks
Community HousingWorks (CHW) is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that develops, rehabilitates, preserves and operates affordable apartment communities in Texas and throughout California. Our unique approach extends beyond an affordable place to call home. In addition to providing working families and seniors with stable homes in healthy communities, we layer in powerful programs, services and connections to resources. These tools help people attain financial stability, improve their health and overall well-being, and set school-age children up for success in the classroom and beyond. CHW owns over 4,051 apartments throughout 45 communities, serving more than 10,000 residents in California and Texas. CHW is an exemplary-ranked member of the national NeighborWorks Network®, an award-winning affiliate of UnidosUS and a member of the prestigious Housing Partnership Network.