NYSAFAH's Upstate Annual Affordable Housing Conference is the largest of its kind in the upstate market. With more than ten breakout sessions and thirty five vendors, attendees will spend the day learning about affordable housing finance, programming and development as well as networking with peers and other housing professionals. Our full day event will open at 8am with breakfast, networking and registration so don't be late! The conference agenda is being updated daily and attendees should download the conference App - EventLeaf Guide (once downloaded search for this year's event Upstate Affordable Housing Conference) to receive day of notifications and updates.
John is responsible for overseeing the risk management programs for large real estate clients at Lawley.
Liz Benjamin is a Managing Director at Marathon Strategies, a full-service communications and public affairs firm based in New York City. Prior to joining Marathon, Liz was a reporter with two+ decades of experience covering NYS and NYC policy & politics.
Michael Birkby, VP of Development Operations at Conifer, brings 15+ years of affordable housing expertise, leading strategic initiatives that enhance team performance, streamline processes, and drive innovation across development operations.
As founder and president of Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, Roger Brandt’s experience and entrepreneurial dedication has gained a favorable reputation in Western New York’s real estate industry.
CSD Housing is a mission driven for profit developer and development consultant based out of Rochester, NY. CSD has a geographic footprint and one the most active development pipelines in NYS.
Malik D. Evans is the City of Rochester’s 71st Mayor. He is committed to creating a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone.
Stephanie Fowler Benson is transitioning from Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Edgemere Development, Inc, located in Rochester NY.
Mark Ginsberg, a partner at Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, has over 40 years of experience in planning, urban design, institutional, and housing projects. His work is community and policy focused and includes developments with over 30,000 units of housing.
Mark Hamilton is the Executive Director of the Plattsburgh Housing Authority, in charge of providing fiscal and regulatory oversight and guidance to a staff of 35 professionals operating and managing over 1000 total units of affordable housing.
Alexandra Hanson is the principal of Kreder Hanson Enterprises (KHE), a woman-owned affordable housing consulting company committed to community centered development.
Focusing on new construction and substantial rehabilitation developments throughout the East Coast, Lisa is responsible for leading a team of 16 professionals across all aspects of real estate development, from conception through construction completion.
Danielle helps clients nationwide structure projects to maximize LIHTC, historic, energy, brownfield, and opportunity zone credits, with deep experience in affordable and supportive housing, community development, and public-private partnerships.
Jason G. Loughran is a dedicated public servant, U.S. Navy veteran, first generation Irish American, and housing policy leader currently serving as the Regional Administrator for Region II (New York and New Jersey) at the U.S. Dept. of HUD.
J. Hunter Pickels serves as SVP, Policy and External Affairs at AHTCC, drawing on experience in senior roles across federal and state government, political campaigns, and organizations shaping public policy.
Carlina Rivera, President and CEO of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH), has spent her career advancing equity, housing, and community development. As a N
Victor Sostar is Executive Vice President of Originations for Regions Affordable Housing, LLC (“RAH”) responsible for equity and debt production.
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Brown & Brown Insurance Services
Brown & Brown Insurance is a leading independent brokerage offering property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, and risk management. Known for its decentralized model, it empowers local offices while leveraging national scale and resources
Cannon Heyman & Weiss, LLP is a New York state-based affordable housing and community development law firm with more than two decades of experience in public and private financing transactions, including municipal finance and tax credit syndication.
Christa Construction is a trusted contractor delivering high-quality projects with integrity, safety, and innovation. Since 1982, we’ve partnered with clients and communities to build with accountability and lasting impact.
Citi Community Capital (CCC) provides a suite of financial products to help affordable housing developers construct, rehabilitate, refinance, and acquire affordable multifamily housing across the country.
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through associated firms operating under the CohnReznick brand.
Hamilton Stern Construction is a construction management and general contracting firm specializing in affordable and supportive housing.
Creating enduring, sustainably designed buildings that enhance the quality of life of their inhabitants & the community.
J.P. Morgan brings the full depth of the bank to help you achieve your community development goals.
Deep affordable housing expertise allows us to bring valuable content and actionable ideas to our clients. We’re ready to help move your business toward its strategic goals using an integrated, national platform.
KOW Building Consultants provides building, construction, environmental, and sustainability consultation services.
LaBella provides our affordable housing partners a two-fold advantage: a full-service A/E firm offering all the services needed to literally get these projects off the ground, and we are highly-driven professionals dedicated to improving our communities.
Lawley is a privately-owned, independent regional insurance firm specializing in property, casualty, and personal insurance, employee benefits, and risk management consulting.
NBT Bank is an independent community bank that offers personal banking, business banking and wealth management services from locations in seven states, including NY, PA, VT, MA, NH, ME and CT. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
Sustainable, resilient, lifetime low operating carbon: NRG Insulated Block delivers a complete wall in a single, continuously insulated (zero thermal bridges) block. Upfront, NRG ticks two boxes: cost effective and energy efficient.
Advancing clean energy innovation and investments to combat climate change and improve the health & prosperity of NYers.
Paradigm Environmental Services Inc.
Paradigm Environmental Services is a leading provider of Environmental Consulting & Engineering Services for Affordable Housing Projects in New York State.
Through the Power of Partnership, Pike Residential provides construction services to the multi-family residential market. Our focus areas are senior housing, apartments, and student housing.
We are a development company that supports clients and partners as they navigate the intricate and ever-changing world of affordable housing.
SWBR positively impacts lives through meaningful design in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and structural engineering.
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September 17, 2025, 11:00am, Rochester Affordable Housing Development Bus Tour* with NYS HCR's Lenny Skrill and Conifer's Lisa Kaseman! Don't miss it and RSVP today at https://nysafah.org/events/#!event/2025/9/17/rochester-pre-conference-ah-bus-tour-with-lenny-skrill
Details:
Bus Pick Up and Tour Start: Center City Courtyard 99 West Main Street
Tailor Square 1155 north Clinton
St Mikes Phase 1 and 2 – 859 N Clinton
Los Flamboyans – 100 Borinquen Place
Alta Vista 101 Franklin
Andrews Terrace – 125 St Paul
Main Clinton-216 -226 West Main Street
Sibley - 260 East Main Street
Corpus Christi – 880 East Main
Eastman – 800 East Main Street
Veteran’s Outreach Center – 447 South Avenue
Charlotte on the Loop - 120 Charlotte Street
Union Square – 275 East Avenue
270 on East – 270 East Avenue
Park Square 2 – 475 East Broad
Park square 10 Manhattan Square
Canal Commons – 67-89 Canal Street
Frederick Douglas – 431 West Main Street
Anthony Square – 63-70 Cunningham
Voters Block – 431 West Main Street
Center City Courtyard – 99 West Main Street (Open House, hosted by Christa, and Bus Tour End)
September 17, 2025, 5:30pm, Pre-Conference Recpetion @ Native, 180 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY.
For paid conference attendees and sponsors only. Separate RSVP required at https://nysafah.org/events/#!event/2025/9/17/pre-conference-reception-upstate-2025
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