CHAPA's Federal Housing Policy Forum
Join CHAPA on February 25th, 2026, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for CHAPA’s 2026 Federal Housing Policy Forum to discuss how Massachusetts will continue to preserve and produce affordable housing despite federal changes and highlight opportunities to work towards our state production goals.
Please arrive at 9:00 AM to check in at registration and enjoy a light breakfast. The program will begin promptly at 9:30 AM, and unfortunately, food and beverages are not allowed in the main auditorium.
Speakers
- Secretary Ed Augustus, Executive Office of Housing Livable Communities (HLC)
Federal Perspectives
- David Gasson, Executive Director, Housing Advisory Group
Private Lenders Perspectives
- MODERATOR: Kenan Bigby, Founder & Principal, BLD Properties, LLC
- Dan Lyons, Managing Partner, Rockport Mortgage Corporation
- Richard Muraida, Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Real Estate Banking, Rockland Trust
- Moddie Turay, President & CEO, MHIC
Public Lenders Perspectives
- MODERATOR: Leslie Reid, Chief of Investment Programs, Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation (MHIC)
- Ethan Handelman, Executive Director, Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC)
- Chrystal Kornegay, Chief Executive Officer, MassHousing
- Kate Racer, Undersecretary of Housing Development, HLC
- Clark Ziegler, Executive Director, Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP)
Tickets are $30.00 for CHAPA members and $50.00 for non-members for each forum. There will be no hybrid option or recording for this forum due to technical constraints.
If the individual ticket price is a hardship, please contact Sam Pereira ([email protected]) to inquire about reduced admission or a complimentary ticket. Please also contact Sam Pereira if you need an invoice to pay for your ticket. Refunds will not be provided to those who register but do not attend the forum.
Remember to renew your membership and save on ticket prices! Please reach out to Sam Pereira ([email protected]) with any other event questions.