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

Episode 125: Ann Bischoff, CEO, Star House

June 10, 2025 • 36 mins
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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Episode 124: Kyle Kamrooz, Founder & CEO, Bonus Homes

May 27, 2025 • 66 mins
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.

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Episode 123: Milet Hopping, President & CEO, Waco Housing Authority

May 13, 2025 • 63 mins
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.

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Episode 122: Ashley Northcutt, President & CEO, Women’s Affordable Housing Network

April 29, 2025 • 40 mins
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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Episode 121: Kevin Campbell, Executive Director, Raleigh Area Land Trust

April 15, 2025 • 32 mins
 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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Episode 120: Chris Krehmeyer, President and CEO, Beyond Housing

April 1, 2025 • 40 mins
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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Episode 119: Bob Simpson, the Founder of Simpson Impact Strategies and CEO of the Multifamily Impact Council

March 18, 2025 • 41 mins
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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Episode 118: Paige Lohoefer, Founder of The Birthday Party Project

March 4, 2025 • 36 mins
In this inspiring episode of ChangeMakers, Katie welcomes Paige Lohoefer, the visionary founder of The Birthday Party Project. Paige shares her incredible journey from being a successful wedding planner to creating a nationwide nonprofit that has brought joy to over 73,000 children experiencing homelessness through unforgettable birthday celebrations. Paige opens up about the pivotal moment that sparked her mission—a powerful image...
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Episode 117: Terri M. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlanta Housing

February 18, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of Changemakers with Katie Goar, we sit down with Terri Lee, President and CEO of Atlanta Housing, to explore her journey as a leader in housing policy and urban development. Terri shares her experience as Atlanta's first Chief Housing Officer, her transition to leading Atlanta Housing, and the transformative initiatives she has championed to address affordability in one of the country’s fastest-growing cities. From...
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Episode 116: Angela Jiménez, CEO Housing Authority of the City of High Point

February 4, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie welcomes Angela Jimenez, the first female CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of High Point. From her personal journey as a former public housing resident to her current leadership role, Angela shares how her experiences shape her approach to transforming affordable housing. She discusses innovative initiatives including the conversion of outdated housing developments into modern communit...
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Episode 115: Leonard Spicer, Executive Director of the Newark Housing Authority

January 21, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode of Changemakers, Katie speaks with Leonard Spicer, Executive Director of the Newark Housing Authority. Leonard shares his journey into affordable housing, beginning with an unexpected entry at the Chicago Housing Authority and leading to significant roles within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He describes the challenges and rewards of his work in Newark, emphasizing a balanced approach between...
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Episode 114 | Part Two: Sarah Kahn, President & CEO, Housing Forward

January 14, 2025 • 17 mins
In part two of this inspiring conversation, Katie continues her discussion with Sarah Kahn, President and CEO of Housing Forward, about their transformative work in combating homelessness. Sarah shares insights into how Housing Forward addresses family homelessness, the critical role of supportive resources like furnished homes, and the importance of housing stability for families. Through personal stories, including powerful succe...
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Episode 114 | Part One: Sarah Kahn, President & CEO, Housing Forward

January 7, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode, Katie sits down with Sarah Kahn, President and CEO of Housing Forward, to explore the impactful work being done to combat homelessness in Dallas and Collin counties. Sarah shares her journey into the field, driven by a deep-seated commitment to social equity and sustainable housing solutions. As the head of the lead agency for the homeless response system, she discusses Housing Forward’s role in coordinating effect...
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Best Of | Jennifer Keogh, VP of Operations & Affordable Housing, Progress Residential

December 31, 2024 • 46 mins
Katie looks back at her inspiring conversation with ChangeMaker Jennifer Keogh, Vice President of Operations and Affordable Housing at Progress Residential. With over 20 years of leadership in affordable housing, Jennifer brought a wealth of experience and insight to the discussion. Formerly Deputy Executive Director at the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority and Chair of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Offic...
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Best Of | Grace Ruiz-Stepter Director, Housing and Community Development, City of Anaheim

December 24, 2024 • 38 mins
Katie revisits her inspiring conversation with Grace Ruiz-Stepter, Director of the Housing and Community Development Department for the City of Anaheim. With over 20 years of experience managing housing programs at federal and local levels, Grace was a passionate leader dedicated to expanding affordable housing access and fostering community development. Before her current role, she held key leadership positions at the Housing Auth...
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Episode 113: Ali Solis, Managing Principal, Solis Strategic Solutions (S3)

December 17, 2024 • 45 mins
Katie welcomes ChangeMaker Ali Solis, the Managing Principal at Solis Strategic Solutions (S3) and a leading advocate in housing policy. Ali shares her inspiring journey from private sector beginnings to a pivotal role in national housing initiatives, including the ACTION Campaign. She delves into the challenges of manufactured housing, the importance of public-private partnerships, and her work to advance sustainable, affordable h...
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Episode 112 | Part Two: Tess Hembree, Executive Director of the Council of State Community Development Agencies

December 10, 2024 • 15 mins
In the second part of Katie's conversation with Tess Hembree, Executive Director of COSCDA, they delve deeper into the technical assistance her organization provides to state agencies navigating the complexities of federal funding. They explore the challenges faced by state and local governments in administering programs like CDBG and CDBG-DR. Tess highlights the importance of training and capacity building, particularly for new st...
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Episode 112 | Part One: Tess Hembree, Executive Director of the Council of State Community Development Agencies

December 3, 2024 • 18 mins
In this episode, Katie is join by ChangeMaker, Tess Hembree, Executive Director of the Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA). Tess is a seasoned advocate for state-level community development and affordable housing. From her early days as a temp worker to her current leadership role, Tess shares her inspiring journey and valuable insights. Listeners will delve into the challenges and triumphs of state-level commu...
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Episode 111 | Part Two: Marion Mollegen McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD

November 26, 2024 • 13 mins
In Part 2, Katie Goar continues her conversation with Marion McFadden, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at HUD. Marion highlights a wide array of HUD programs, from homelessness prevention to affordable housing creation, and discusses their recent accomplishments. She emphasizes the success of HUD's Pro Housing program, which empowers communities to identify and tackle local barriers t...
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Episode 111 | Part One: Marion Mollegen McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD

November 19, 2024 • 21 mins
Katie Goar speaks with Marion McFadden, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at HUD. Marion shares her journey, beginning with her unexpected involvement in disaster recovery after 9/11, and reflects on how this shaped her passion for community resilience. She discusses the evolving role of HUD in addressing the growing frequency and severity of disasters, highlighting the importance of re...
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