2018-2019 Training & Capacity Building Series
HAND members, we are truly looking forward to the 2018-2019 program year! Thank you for completing the Training & Capacity Building Survey to assist the Program Committee in organizing quality educational forums, discussion groups and more! With your feedback, the committee can plan for the next several months. Please note, detailed descriptions and registration information will be updated on this page as course curriculum is finalized. This ensures that each session will include timely topics and expert presenters. As always, thank you for your continued support!
JULY 2018
Housing Development Finance Professional Certification Series |HD422: Computer Spreadsheet Analysis for Housing
NOTE: This session has reached capacity. Please direct any questions to info@handhousing.org.
Date:
July 16-18, 2018
Location:
Arlington, VA
More details can be found here.
Thank you to our sponsor, BB&T!
SEPTEMBER 2018
Voter Registration | A Nonprofit’s Guide to Success!
Since the beginning of the Civil Rights movement, voter engagement efforts have played a vital role in our democratic process. Unfortunately, both low-income and minority citizens have historically been and remain underrepresented in the electoral process. In fact, only 33% of the low-income population in the U.S. is registered to vote. By encouraging residents in our communities to register to vote and ultimately cast their ballot, we can ensure that the voices of all are reflected in major public policy decisions.
In lieu of an in-person training, we’ve created a digital classroom, “Voter Registration | A Nonprofit’s Guide to Success” where members can download resources from Enterprise Community Partners, National Low Income Housing Coalition, the NAACP, Klein Hornig and Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) highlighting best practices to host voter registration drives within affordable housing communities.
You can access course materials here. Thank you to our partners who were instrumental in organizing these resources, Virginia Housing Alliance and APAH!
Melissa Bondi, Mid-Atlantic State and Local Policy Director, Enterprise Community Partners
Victoria Bourret, Housing Advocacy Organizer, the National Low Income Housing Coalition
Kim Phillip, Community Activist, NAACP-Arlington, VA Chapter
Jose Quinonez, Director of Community Impact, APAH
Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig
Date:
September 27, 2018
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Location:
The George Washington University Cloyd Heck Marvin Center
800 21st Street NW (Third Floor Amphitheater)
Washington, DC 20052
In the midst of a national affordable housing crisis, it is critical for practitioners – both seasoned experts and emerging leaders – to stay abreast of the latest updates, resources and best practices for creating and preserving affordable housing. On September 27, 2018 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Cloyd Heck Marvin Center, 800 21st Street NW, Third Floor Amphitheater, Washington, DC 20052, join GenerationHAND for a timely discussion on innovations in the affordable housing industry in partnership with GWU’s Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis (CREUA) and KeyBank. This dynamic program will feature industry leaders engaging in a thoughtful discussion on proven strategies in the areas of services, construction and financing. The panel will also include an overview of the current state of affordable housing.
Confirmed Panelists:
- Jim Campbell, Principal, Somerset Development
- Tiffany Durr, Vice President, KeyBank (Moderator)
- Peter Seigel, CEO, Landex Development
- Lisa Sturtevant, PhD, President, Lisa Sturtevant & Associates, LLC
- Marvin Turner, Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members and Non-Members.
Light refreshments will be served after the panel discussion.
OCTOBER 2018
HAND Mix & Mingle
Date:
October 2, 2018
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location:
Busboys & Poets
2021 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
You asked and we listened! After receiving consistent feedback from HAND members that you’d like more networking opportunities, we are pleased to host the 2nd installment of the Mix & Mingle! Join us on October 2, 2018 from 6-8pm at Busboys & Poets, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 as we reconnect with HAND members and invite new colleagues into the fold. We encourage all current HAND members to invite individuals who you feel would benefit from HAND membership. A prize will be awarded to any individual or organization who joins HAND on-site!
Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $75.
Light refreshments will be served.
Housing Development Finance Professional Certification Series |HD430: Housing Development Finance: Problem Solving and Deal Structuring
NOTE: This session has reached capacity. Please direct any questions to info@handhousing.org.
Date:
October 15-19, 2018
Location:
VHDA Housing Center
4224 Cox Road
Glen Allen, Virginia
More details can be found here.
Thank you to our sponsor, BB&T!
NOVEMBER 2018
Good workout. Good company. A GREAT cause! Join GenerationHAND for a cycling class (with a little SOUL) to support students pursuing careers in real estate and community development! On Thursday, November 8, 2018 we will ride from 7:30-8:30pm (check-in begins at 7pm) at SoulCycle Mount Vernon, 601 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001. Funds raised will directly support scholarships awarded to graduate students studying real estate, urban planning and other fields within community development. This event is open to all- HAND members, friends of HAND, colleagues, neighbors and any individuals who may be interested in getting involved with our organization! If you know of a graduate student who would benefit from the scholarship, please direct them to fill out an application here. The recipients will be honored at HAND’s Annual Holiday Mixer in December.
GenerationHAND is an initiative designed to exclusively support practitioners who are on the rise within the affordable housing and community development industry. The goal of the initiative is to provide needed tools and guidance to emerging leaders as they pursue successful careers in the public and private sector. Through a wide variety of dialogues, panel discussions, volunteer events, and professional development activities, GenerationHAND strives to embolden practitioners and establish a pipeline of leaders who will serve as the next generation of changemakers working to create strong communities throughout the Washington region.
Spots will go quickly, so reserve yours TODAY! Want to share the event with your network? Download the flyer here.
**If you cannot attend, but would like to contribute to the scholarships, you can donate a bike by indicating your preference on the form.**
Thank you to our sponsor, the Beatrice Perkins & Bettye Uzzle Memorial Fund!

7:00 – 7:15 pm: Arrive and check-in*
7:15 – 7:30 pm: Pre-ride prep
7:30 – 8:15 pm: RIDE!
8:15 – 8:30 pm: Hydrate and wrap-up
*Please arrive no later than 7:10 pmRegistration fees: This event is $40 for all riders/donations.
DECEMBER 2018
Join us for HAND’s upcoming Green Building forum, featuring Washington Gas, John Marshall Bank, government agencies from around the region and many other partners for updates on all things green! Whether you are looking to learn about DC or Montgomery County’s Green Banks, updates to the PACE program, implement energy upgrades for your property, or maximize incentive and rebate dollars, this session will help you ensure that your green building strategy makes sense for your development. “Regional Updates on Energy Efficiency and Affordable Housing” will take place on December 6, 2018 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at John Marshall Bank, 1401 H Street NW, First Floor Conference Room, Washington, DC 20005. Register today to hear from utility companies, green banks around the region, investors and other practitioners on how to take advantage of the resources available while also improving economic development in our communities.
Confirmed speakers:
Tom Deyo, CEO, Montgomery County Green Bank
Scott Dicke, Director, Virginia C-PACE Programs, Sustainable Real Estate Solutions
Bracken Hendricks, CEO, Urban Ingenuity
Dawn Medley, Vice President, FSC First
Sean Skulley, Manager of Energy Efficiency Programs, Washington Gas
Casey Studhalter, Program Analyst, DC Department of Energy & Environment
Michelle Wright, Multifamily Account Manager, Washington Gas
Thomas Nida, Senior Vice President, John Marshall Bank (Moderator)
Continental breakfast will be served. Thank you to our sponsors John Marshall Bank and Washington Gas!
Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $75.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join HAND for its annual Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 6-9 pm at 1000 Maine at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with colleagues while celebrating HAND members who are working to create vibrant, thriving communities across the Washington metropolitan region.
Thank you to our sponsors Washington Gas and Bank of America Merrill Lynch!
Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $100.
JANUARY 2019
Active Shooter Response Training
Date:
January 29, 2019
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future
750 9th Street NW, Suite 650,
Cherry Blossom Conference Room
Washington, DC 20001
As we work to create thriving communities across the region, it is critical that HAND members are equipped with the tools needed to act in the event of emergency. In the spirit of preparedness, HAND is pleased to present an Active Shooter Response Training as part of its Asset Management discussion group series. If you work in an asset or property management capacity, interact with residents or would like your staff to be knowledgeable on emergency procedures, join us on January 29, 2019 from 9 –11 am at Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) in Washington, DC for an informative course presented by Willie McElroy of Serve DC, The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe actions to prepare and respond to active shooter incidents
- Identify how to manage the consequences of an active shooter incident
- Recognize potential workplace violence indicators
- Create a workplace emergency plan
- Learn how to safely evacuate or shelter in place during an emergency
- Perform Hands-Only CPR and operate an AED
Don’t miss out on this important information – reserve your space today!
Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $75.
REGISTER TODAY!
GenerationHAND Presents: Insights & Bites | Lessons Learned from Industry Leaders

Panelists pictured left to right: David Cristeal, Josh Etter, Priya Jayachandran, Karen Wawrzaszek
Date:
January 31, 2019
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:
Ballard Spahr
1909 K Street NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
In the midst of an affordable housing crisis, the real estate development industry continues to expand and transform with each passing year. For rising professionals, learning how to navigate changes in a political climate, shifts in the industry, and professional challenges is a valuable asset to have on your career journey. Join GenerationHAND on January 31 for breakfast bites and insights from an all-star cast of industry trailblazers! This dynamic panel, crossing a diverse set of industry sectors will delve into tips for professional success, personal anecdotes, industry trends, lessons learned, and more. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to hear from community development experts in an intimate setting! Confirmed panelists include:
David Cristeal, Director, Arlington County Housing Division
Josh Etter, Vice President, Development, Foulger-Pratt
Priya Jayachandran, President, National Housing Trust
Karen Wawrzaszek, Senior Director, Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, LLC
Space is limited, so register today!
Thank you to our sponsor DC Housing Finance Agency!
Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $75.
REGISTER TODAY!
FEBRUARY 2019
GenerationHAND Service Event | So Others Might Eat (SOME) Dining Room
Date:
February 8, 2019
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location:
So Others Might Eat
71 O Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20001
RESCHEDULED: Pathways to Opportunity | Understand & Address Community Challenges Using Data and Engagement Tools with Opportunity360
If you previously registered for this session, there is no need to re-register. Should you have to make a change to your registration, please email cbattle@handhousing.org.
Date:
February 13, 2019
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
National Housing Trust
1101 30th Street NW, Suite 100 A
Washington, DC 20007
Join HAND on February 13 for an interactive training on Opportunity360, an innovative platform launched by Enterprise. Are you a project manager who wants to ensure the community space in your development truly addresses issues within the community in a thoughtful manner? Or a Resident Services Manager who has been tasked with creating a resident services model? Opportunity360 provides a comprehensive approach to understand and address community challenges, identify pathways to greater opportunities using cross-sector data, and features 40 community engagement and measurement tools! With this information, you and your team can be better positioned to make smart investments and create collaborative solutions that transform your community. Don’t forget your laptops, as attendees will be able to participate in live-demos during the session. We are pleased to have Andrew Masters, Strategic Partnerships Manager of the Knowledge, Impact and Strategy Team at Enterprise join us for this session, during which he will introduce you to the tool, and demonstrate how you can use it to design meaningful programming for residents in the communities you serve.
Thank you to our sponsor DC Housing Finance Agency!
Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $75.
Local Real Estate Trends & Market Conditions
Date:
February 20, 2019
More details to be announced.
Thank you to our sponsor Nixon Peabody!
Construction Project Management: Value Engineering and Cost Cutting in the Era of Green Building
Date:
February 27, 2019
More details to be announced.
Thank you to our sponsor Hamel Builders!
MARCH 2019
Federal Budget Forecast and Updates to HUD Programs
Date:
March 20, 2019
More details to be announced.
Thank you to our sponsor CBP Constructors!
Specialized Housing: Veterans Housing, Supportive Housing
Date:
March 27, 2019
More details to be announced.
Thank you to our sponsor Hertzbach & Company, P.A.!
APRIL 2019
Best Practices for Acquisition Rehab- Maximizing Credit Delivery, Rehab in Place, etc.
Date:
April 10, 2019
More details to be announced.
Thank you to our sponsor Bozzuto!
Tax Exempt Bonds and 4% Credits (Introductory Track) ; Combining 4% and 9% Credits in One Development (Advanced Track)
Date:
April 30, 2019
More details to be announced.
Thank you to our sponsors Capital One, Klein Hornig and Tiber Hudson!
MAY 2019
Property Management Discussion Group
Date:
May 2, 2019
More details to be announced.
Thank you to our sponsor Quantum Real Estate Management!
The Changing Face of Nonprofit Developers: Acquisitions, Mergers, Expansions
Date:
May 9, 2019
More details to be announced.
Thank you to our sponsor CohnReznick LLP!
Development of Mixed Income Communities
Date:
May 21, 2019
More details to be announced.
Thank you to our sponsor DC Housing Finance Agency!
JUNE 2019
SAVE THE DATE | HAND’s 28th Annual Meeting & Housing Expo
Date:
June 11, 2019
Location:
Washington, DC
Save money by joining HAND today and receive the benefit of discounted training and free attendance to member activities.
Sponsor one of HAND’s activities to show your support for affordable housing and community development in the metropolitan region.