ChangeMakers with Katie Goar

ChangeMakers with Katie Goar

Affordable housing is the backbone of better opportunities for all. ChangeMakers with Katie Goar analyzes the issues and challenges being faced in affordable housing today. In each episode, Katie speaks with finance experts, thought leaders, and change-makers to explore innovative solutions that provide more affordable housing options across the country. Whether you want to learn more about economic development, government funding, why affordable housing makes good economic policy, and why the total community benefits from affordable housing, this is the podcast for you.

Episodes

January 6, 2026 33 mins
Amy Ginger joins ChangeMakers with Katie Goar for a grounded conversation on what works in affordable housing and what slows progress.

Drawing on more than 25 years across HUD, local government, and national leadership, Amy explains why Housing Choice Vouchers matter, why utilization dropped after the pandemic, and what housing authorities do every day to keep people housed. Amy shares practical lessons from Fairfax County, includin...
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Affordable housing is no longer a coastal issue or a niche policy topic. It touches every community, every income bracket, and every generation. In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar speaks with Dennis Shea, Executive Director of the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy, about why housing affordability has shifted from a “silent crisis” to a national priority. Dennis shares how growing up in a modest New York City ...
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Episode 136: Laura Archuleta, President and CEO, Jamboree Housing Corporation On this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, we meet Laura Archuleta, President and CEO of Jamboree Housing Corporation, one of California’s leading nonprofit affordable housing developers serving more than 20,000 residents statewide. Laura shares how her mother’s experience growing up in public housing and her own family’s story of resilience shaped ...
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In this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, we meet Neil Brickfield, Executive Director of the Pinellas County Housing Authority in Florida. 

Neil shares how his journey from running the Police Athletic League to leading one of the state’s largest housing authorities shaped his mission to serve families and seniors with dignity and stability.

He and Katie discuss the challenges of building affordable housing in one of Florida’s ...
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In this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, we meet Scott Bader, President of the Door County Housing Partnership. 

With more than 40 years in real estate, Scott shares how he shifted from selling vacation homes in Wisconsin’s “Cape Cod of the Midwest” to leading efforts that create permanent affordable housing for the local workforce.

Scott explains how the community land trust model works, why Door County’s unique mix of touri...
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar sits down with Maura Collins, Executive Director of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA). With more than two decades at VHFA, Maura shares how Vermont’s unique rural landscape shapes its housing challenges and the innovative strategies her agency is using to respond. 
From the state’s growing second-home market to the pandemic-driven housing crunch, Maura explains why Vermont needs to...
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Greta J. Harris, President and CEO of the Better Housing Coalition, joins Katie Goar on ChangeMakers to discuss how Richmond’s largest nonprofit housing developer is tackling the affordable housing crisis head-on.

In this conversation, Greta shares the Coalition’s mission to create safe and affordable communities, while helping residents achieve upward mobility. She explains Richmond’s economic challenges, the impact of rising costs...
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar sits down with Gavin Naples, Senior Vice President of the Homeless Veterans Program at the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Gavin shares how the foundation, born from the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller on September 11, has grown into one of the nation’s most trusted nonprofits, providing over 2,000 mortgage-free homes and now tackling veteran homelessness head-on.

Gavin explains the fo...
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This week on ChangeMakers, Katie Goar sits down with Lauren Taylor Dreher, founder and managing partner of Bear Impact Fund, for a powerful conversation about transforming the affordable housing landscape.

Lauren shares how her early days cleaning out foreclosures evolved into a career blending real estate operations, private capital, and nonprofit partnerships. She opens up about her pivot into affordable housing, the flaws in curr...
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In this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, we’re joined by Rob Fredericks, CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. 

Rob shares his three-decade journey from cleaning up construction sites to leading one of California’s most respected affordable housing agencies. He breaks down how his team is reimagining what affordable housing can look like—blending beauty, functionality, and deep community impact. 

From ada...
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ChangeMaker Yvonda A. Bean, CEO of the Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA), joins Katie Goar to share her transformative journey as a national leader in affordable housing.  With 25 years of experience turning around crisis-stricken housing authorities, Bean reveals her core philosophy: investing holistically in people—residents, staff, and community partners—is foundational to success. She discusses innovative solutions she’s pionee...
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Join Katie Goar on Changemakers for an inspiring conversation with Janine Betsey, Director of Tax Credit Operations at the Gene B. Glick Company.  Janine shares her deeply personal journey into affordable housing—from growing up in a Glick property to leading strategies that preserve and revitalize communities across 13 states.
 
Discover how Glick’s innovative "rapid rehab" model transforms aging apartments into modern, dignified ho...
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In this episode of Changemakers, Katie Goar sits down with Joaquín Cintrón Vega, CEO of the Denver Housing Authority, to explore his transformative vision for affordable housing. Born in Puerto Rico and shaped by early experiences of community resilience, Joaquín shares how his 24-year career centers on housing as a foundation for human dignity and economic mobility—not mere transactions.  
He details Denver’s innovative strategies ...
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Katie sits down with Ann Bischoff, CEO of Star House, a groundbreaking nonprofit empowering youth exiting homelessness in Columbus, Ohio. Ann shares her deeply personal journey—from surviving childhood trauma to becoming a policy advocate—and how it fueled her mission to create safe, transformative spaces for vulnerable young people. 
 
Discover how Star House’s innovative 24/7 drop-in model prioritizes immediate safety, trauma-infor...
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Katie sits down with Kyle Kamrooz, founder of Bonus Homes.

He shares his innovative approach to affordable housing and helping middle-class families maximize the long-term value of homeownership. With decades of experience in mortgages and fintech, Kyle introduces the model behind Home Appreciation Partnerships (HAPs)—a unique solution that enables homeowners to access their home equity without having to sell.

Discover how Bonus Home...
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Katie welcomes ChangeMaker Milet Hopping, President and CEO of the Waco Housing Authority, to explore innovative strategies for tackling affordable housing challenges. With over three decades of experience, Milet shares her journey from social work to housing advocacy, emphasizing how stable housing transforms lives and communities.

Discover how Waco is pioneering public-private partnerships to redevelop aging properties and create ...
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In this inspiring episode of Changemakers with Katie Gore, Ashley Northcutt, President and CEO of the Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN), shares how she pivoted from a 15-year career in public accounting to leading a groundbreaking movement empowering women in affordable housing. Dive into a conversation about WAHN’s mission to unite professionals across the industry—from finance to property management—through education, adv...
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 Katie Goar sits down with ChangeMaker Kevin Campbell, the visionary Executive Director of the Raleigh Area Land Trust, to explore innovative solutions for affordable housing. Discover how Raleigh’s booming growth and rising housing costs are impacting families, and learn why the land trust model is uniquely positioned to address affordability challenges. Kevin delves into the history of this approach, its roots in the civil rights...
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Katie sits down with ChangeMaker, Chris Krehmeyer, President and CEO of Beyond Housing, a visionary leader dedicated to transforming communities in St. Louis. With over 30 years of experience, Chris has mobilized over $175 million in investments to create thriving neighborhoods. Join us as Chris shares his journey into affordable housing and community development, starting from his early days at the St. Louis County Housing Authori...
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Bob Simpson, founder of Simpson Impact Strategies and CEO of the Multifamily Impact Council, to discuss the critical role of affordable housing in strengthening communities and driving economic growth. With over 25 years of experience in housing finance and policy, Bob shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in the multifamily housing industry, including the need f...
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