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Affordable Housing Summit

Practical Training for Affordable Housing Professionals

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)

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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