Affordable Housing Summit
Practical Training for Affordable Housing Professionals
Salem Convention Center
200 Commercial Street Southeast97301-3426
Event Details
Affordable housing is complex—but your training shouldn’t be.
Join Multifamily NW for a full day of hands-on, real-world training designed specifically for on-site managers and maintenance professionals working in affordable housing communities.
This is not a theory-based conference. Every session is built to deliver practical tools, clear guidance, and real-life solutions you can take back to your property immediately.
Have questions? Want to get involved? Contact Lacey Bowman
General Session presented by
Leah Sykes, Andor Law
What Matters Now: Practical Strategies for Affordable Housing Operations
Affordable housing teams are navigating increasing complexity every day. This session cuts through the noise with real-world guidance on compliance, risk, and operational challenges at the site level. Hear what is actually working, where the biggest pressure points are emerging, and what housing providers need to focus on right now. Walk away with clear, practical takeaways you can apply immediately to support your team and your community.
| Tari Bradley (OHCS) Affordable Housing 101: Building a Strong Foundation |
Nicole Loun (Cushman & Wakefield) Reasonable Accommodation & Modification Requests |
John Matacin (Viridian Management) Turnover Techniques: Tips, Tricks, and Timelines! |
| Theresa Easbey (Easbey Consulting) Tax Credit Compliance: Getting The Forms Right the First Time |
Tina Langdon & Melissa Robin (Guardian Real Estate Services, LLC) AFHMP: What is it? And what's your role? |
Jamison Fitzsimmons (Place 2B Properties) Practical Appliance Repairs |
| Gabe Piechowicz (Everyone's Village) Ready Renters: A Pathway from Shelter to Stable Tenancy |
Jessica Blakely (Salem Housing Authority) Navigating Tricky Tenants and Distress Tolerance & Wellness |
Kevin Webb (Guardian Real Estate Services, LLC) REAC Inspections: What to Expect & How to Prepare |
| Anna McCormack (Warren Allen) Notices: Addressing Non-Compliance |
Lindsay Stoddard (Cascade Management, Inc.) Trauma Informed Care in Housing |
Lacey Bowman (Multifamily NW) Resident Engagement Across All Budgets |
More Sessions Coming Soon
We are actively adding additional instructors and topics focused on:
- Regulatory inspections & compliance preparation
- File reviews and audit readiness
- Common compliance mistakes and how to avoid them
- Real-world troubleshooting scenarios
Registration Information
Agenda
| June 17 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Registration |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Class Session 1 |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Break Visit with Exhibitors |
| 9:45 AM - 10:55 AM | General Session What Matters Now: Practical Strategies for Affordable Housing Operations presented by Leah Sykes, Andor Law |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class Session 2 |
| 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Class Session 3 |
| 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Break Visit with Exhibitors |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Class Session 4 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Raffle Prizes |
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