by KRISTEN | Oct 24, 2024 | Our Team
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Sam joined CHAPA in 2023 as Events & Logistics Manager. She is responsible for organizing CHAPA forums and events in addition to managing CHAPA’s annual dinner. She holds a BA in International Affairs from George Washington University with a concentration in Global Public Health and a minor in Womens, Gender, and Sexuality studies. She is incredibly passionate about her community and dedicated to expanding access to affordable and quality healthcare, education, and housing.
by KRISTEN | Oct 24, 2024 | Our Team
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Will Rhatigan joined CHAPA in 2024 as MBTA Communities Engagement Manager. In this role, he worked with planners, elected officials, and advocates to help communities create multi-family zoning districts that comply with the MBTA Communities Act–a 2021 law that requires municipalities served by the MBTA to allow some multi-family housing. In 2026, he became the Housing Leadership Academy Manager.
Before coming to CHAPA, Will worked as Policy and Advocacy Communications Manager for Mass Audubon. Prior to that, he was Advocacy Director for the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition. Will is passionate about helping to build sustainable communities where people of all ages, abilities, income levels, and backgrounds can thrive. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Will holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from Harvard University.
by Jenna Connolly | Jun 15, 2026 | Our Team
Eric Shupin is an affordable housing leader with more than a decade of experience advancing housing policy, organizational strategy, and systems change in Massachusetts. He most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, where he helped stand up the state’s cabinet-level housing secretariat and led the drafting and implementation of the Affordable Homes Act, a landmark $5.2 billion housing investment and reform package.
Shupin began his career at the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA), where he served as Director of Public Policy and a member of the organization’s leadership team, shaping its state and federal advocacy agenda and strengthening its role as a trusted convener across the housing field.
Known for his collaborative leadership style and ability to align diverse stakeholders, Shupin has worked across government, nonprofit, and private-sector partners to expand housing access and affordability. He began his career in public service with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, an experience that continues to inform his commitment to community-centered housing solutions. He holds a J.D. and a B.A. from The George Washington University. He lives in West Roxbury with his husband.
by KRISTEN | Oct 24, 2024 | Our Team
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Jordan Stocker joined CHAPA in September of 2024 as Senior Policy Associate, assisting in the development and implementation of CHAPA’s policy agenda.
Before this role, he served as the Independent Living Housing Projects Coordinator, working with the Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council and the ten Independent Living Centers to improve housing outcomes for people with disabilities. He worked to build partnerships with affordable housing stakeholders and housing authorities and connected staff and consumers from ILCs with relevant housing policy updates. He also administered working groups to ensure the link between accessible housing advocacy and direct services was strong.
Previously, he worked with elders in Plymouth County to identify affordable and accessible housing resources. Jordan grew up in Essex Junction, Vermont, and attended the University of Vermont, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
by Jenna Connolly | Mar 18, 2025 | Our Team
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Josh Vogel joined CHAPA in 2025 as Program Associate. He contributes to CHAPA’s 40B Monitoring efforts, including the resale of affordable homes to first-time homebuyers, and CHAPA’s work on the CommonWealth Builder Program. Prior to joining CHAPA, he worked as a Practice Team Assistant at Cooley LLP. Josh is dedicated to expanding access to affordable housing and active transportation in Greater Boston and Massachusetts more broadly. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Dartmouth College.
