Hi John,

It’s a new year, which means it’s time to get together with ELPN to socialize, connect, and network!

Join us on Thursday, February 20 from 5:30-7:30PM PT at Kinfolx in Oakland for the 2025 ELPN Kickoff, a social get-together of affordable housing professionals. If you’re new to the affordable housing field, your presence is especially encouraged. Tickets are $10 and include light refreshments from Kinfolx and small bites from Asúkar.

Registration deadline: Monday, February 17 at 11:59PM
If cost is a barrier, please email Andrew at [email protected]. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds!

Meet the 2025-26 ELPN Steering Committee at the 2025 ELPN Kickoff!

ELPN is led by a steering committee, an all-volunteer group that manages ELPN’s day-to-day operations and program development and addresses the diversity of topics and challenges faced by the affordable housing industry. We’re thrilled to introduce this program year’s committee members, who are eager to meet you at the Kickoff!

Policy and Advocacy Chairs

Professional Development Chairs

Social Events Chairs

And a big thank you to the 2024-25 outgoing committee members for their dedication and service:

• Akshata Atre, formerly with HKIT Architects 
• Julie Mendel, The John Stewart Company 
• Adrian Napolitano, Oakland Housing Authority 
• Diana Orozco, All Home 
• Kate Traynor, formerly with BRIDGE Housing
• Victoria Vera, Mission Housing

🗣️ Thank You to the Most Recent ELPN Training Speakers! 

Thank you to the Cost Savings Through Value Engineering training panel on January 30 for an incredible session:

• Erin Carson, ECarson Consulting, LLC
• Hasan Demirkol, Guzman Construction Group
• Brendan Dwyer, San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development
• Catherine Etzel, The John Stewart Company
• Ryan VanZuylen, San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development

In Community,

Estephanie Sunga,
NPH Programs & Events Director