January 12, 2023 from 9am to Noon
Minnesota Housing, Three Rivers Community Action, and Greater Minnesota Housing Fund co-hosted a Southeast Minnesota Regional Housing Forum to share learnings about local initiatives and developments.
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions — 10 Minutes
Warren Hanson,
President and CEO,
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund |
Rachel Robinson,
Deputy Commissioner,
Minnesota Housing |
Expert Panel on Regional Initiatives — 1 Hour, 20 minutes
Applying culturally specific housing strategies to serve new immigrant communities |
Joann Covarrubias,
Achieve Homeownership Lead,
Three Rivers Community Action |
Sabah Omar,
Outreach Coordinator
Three Rivers Community Action |
Using Section 8 vouchers to achieve innovative home ownership for low-income households |
Innovative Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Development in Kasson, MN |
Joy Watson,
Director of Housing,
Rice County HRA |
Megan Carr,
Senior Business Development Manager,
Sand Companies |
Conducting equitable LIHTC development with authentic community engagement |
Leah Hall,
Community Development Director,
Three Rivers Community Action |
Fostering Housing and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development through regulatory changes |
Ryan Yetzer,
Interim Deputy Director
City of Rochester, MN |
Taryn Edens,
Manager of Housing and Neighborhood Services
City of Rochester, MN |
Policy Advocacy, and Legislative Updates — 15 Minutes
Dan Kitzberger,
Legislative Director.
Minnesota Housing |

Libby Murphy,
Director of Policy
Minnesota Housing Partnership |
Funder Updates and Initiatives — 15 minutes
Irene Ruiz-Briseño
Emerging Developer of Color Program Manager
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund |
Eric Muschler
Director of Housing & Health Equity
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund |
Devon Pohlman
Director of Community Development,
Minnesota Housing Partnership |
Breakout Sessions — two 25-minute back-to-back sessions
Attendees will have the opportunity to self-select up to two sessions:
- Multifamily Housing
- Single Family Housing
- Minnesota Housing’s 2024 -2027 Strategic Plan — which will guide the agency’s work for the next four years
- Emerging Developers of Color Initiatives
- Housing and Health Equity Initiative
- Advocating for Affordable Housing
Closing Statements — 5 minutes
Optional 30 Minute Q&A Session from Noon to 12:30
Please note that agenda is subject to change.
Featuring
Expert Panel on Regional Initiatives — Including:
- Applying culturally specific housing strategies to serve new immigrant communities
- Using Section 8 vouchers to achieve innovative home ownership for low-income households
- Innovative Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Development in Kasson, MN
- Conducting equitable LIHTC development with authentic community engagement
- Fostering Housing and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development through regulatory changes
Breakout Sessions on Important Regional Topics — Including:
- Multifamily Housing
- Single Family Housing
- Minnesota Housing’s 2024 -2027 Strategic Plan — which will guide the agency’s work for the next four years
- Emerging Developers of Color Initiatives
- Housing and Health Equity Initiative
- Advocating for Affordable Housing
- More options as you register
Policy, Advocacy, and Legislative Updates
- Once in a lifetime opportunity to secure major funding for housing
- Update from Statewide Housing Advocates
- Update from Minnesota Housing
Funder Updates and Initiatives
- Minnesota Housing
- USDA Rural Development
- Minnesota Housing Partnership
- Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
Network with Peers and Partners to Share Successes and Needs
Co-Hosted By