Nevada HAND, Inc
Audra Hamernik has extensive experience in the field of affordable housing development and management. Audra currently serves as the President and CEO of Nevada HAND, Inc, where they oversee the development and administration of high-quality homes and supportive services for working families and seniors. Prior to this role, Audra was the Executive Director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority, where they led a team of over 300 individuals and facilitated the financing of over $2 billion worth of projects. Earlier in their career, they held leadership positions at Bluestem Housing Partners, NFP, where they focused on developing affordable housing in partnership with nonprofit organizations, and at their own planning and development firm, A. Hamernik & Associates, Inc. Audra's career also includes experience in community development projects at the Village of Villa Park and in providing technical assistance to housing developers at DuPage County.
Audra Hamernik obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the period from 1989 to 1992. Following this, they pursued further education at the same institution and earned a Master of Urban Planning degree in Urban and Regional Planning from 1992 to 1994.
Nevada HAND, Inc
Nevada HAND is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the development, management, and preservation of affordable housing. Through continuous growth, Nevada HAND has become the largest provider of its kind in the state of Nevada, currently owning and/or managing 35 apartment communities across the Las Vegas Valley that are home to over 7,900 seniors, working adults, and children. Resourceful development strategies and partnerships have allowed Nevada HAND to build, manage, and preserve apartment communities with rental costs below market rate. Nevada HAND employs over 200 individuals and is made up of distinct entities and departments, all working together to add their expertise and excellence to maximize the resident experience. Our departments include: • Real Estate Development identifies available property and project opportunities, develops strategies for partnerships, and secures funding for various initiatives. • HAND Construction Company (HCC) oversees the work of design professionals and sub-contractors to build highly functional and efficient properties. • HAND Property Management (HPM) manages the daily operation of the independent living multi-family and senior communities, including resident screening, leasing, and property maintenance. • Resident Services (RS) helps families and seniors by coordinating on-site programming and connecting residents with assistance programs and community organizations that can enhance overall quality of life. • HAND Senior Living (HSL) operates two unique affordable assisted living communities, Silver Sky and Silver Sky at Deer Springs, that feature around-the-clock care and assistance to seniors who need a higher level of care. • Corporate Administration houses business operations and management functions including accounting, regulatory compliance, resource development, information technology, payroll, marketing, and human resources.