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CHAPA’s Federal Housing Policy Forum II
With all the federal changes over the last six months, join CHAPA on October 9th, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for CHAPA’s Federal Housing Policy Forum II to discuss how Massachusetts will continue to preserve and produce affordable housing. Hear from private and public financing stakeholders who will discuss what to expect and highlight opportunities to continue 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, Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC)
Federal Perspectives
- David Gasson, Executive Director, Housing Advisory Group
State Perspectives
- Ethan Handelman, Executive Director, Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC)
- Colin McNiece, Chief Legal and Operating Officer, MassHousing
- Angela Meehan, SVP – Community Development Lending, Eastern Bank
- Megan Mulcahy, Director of Lending & Chief Credit Officer, Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP)
- Kevin Porras, Vice President, Community Development Finance – Boston, First Citizens Bank
- Kate Racer, Undersecretary for Housing Development, HLC
- Leslie Reid, Chief of Investment Programs, Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation (MHIC)
More panelists TBA!
Tickets are $30.00 for CHAPA members and $50.00 for non-members for each forum. There will be no hybrid option 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.
