Ginger Hitzke’s Journey to Affordable Housing Leadership

Welcome to Adversity to Ascension with Dr. Sandra Cox! In this empowering episode, Dr. Cox sits down with Ginger Hitzke, a trailblazing first-generation real estate developer and president of Hitzke Development. Ginger shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leader in affordable housing, developing over 1,500 housing units and $430 million in real estate across California. Despite early challenges—including balancing a teen pregnancy and a career that began as an administrative assistant—Ginger grew into her role, ultimately founding Hitzke Development during the 2008 financial crisis. In this conversation, Ginger opens up about her unique path in the real estate world, the obstacles she overcame, and how her experience with housing instability inspired her to create sustainable, community-centered housing for low-income families and veterans. Through candid discussions about scarcity mindsets, mentorship, and the importance of trust, Ginger provides insight into her vision for housing affordability and her advocacy work for rent control and supportive housing. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience, vision, and dedication to community—a must-watch for anyone interested in affordable housing, real estate development, or personal growth. #AffordableHousing #RealEstateSuccess #ResilienceJourney #OvercomingAdversity #HousingAdvocacy