FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Central Coast, CA – May 17, 2023 – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has appointed a Director of Multifamily Housing Development: Katherine Aguilar.
Originally from the San Fernando Valley, Katherine brings a rich background in affordable housing development to PSHHC. As the Director of Multifamily Housing Development, she works with the Chief Real Estate Development Officer to prospect, secure approvals, fund and complete construction of new affordable multifamily housing on the Central Coast.
Prior to joining the organization, Katherine worked at LA Family Housing, Abode Communities, California Home Builders, and the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles where she secured project entitlements, financing, and monitored construction of a diverse range of affordable housing developments.
“Katherine’s leadership and expertise will continue to expand People’s capacity as a responsive, community-based developer producing housing opportunities where it is most needed,” said PSHH CEO & President, Ken Trigueiro, “We are excited about the possibilities her talents will undoubtedly bring to our organization and the communities we serve.”
Katherine is passionate about providing a holistic approach to development. She is a LISC AmeriCorps Alumni, participated in the LISC Housing Development Training Institutes, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and a Master’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning – both from UCLA. Katherine loves numbers and is an avid runner, completing various half-marathons and the LA Marathon from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica Pier.
To learn more, visit pshhc.org.
About People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH)
Founded in 1970, PSHH is the longest-serving nonprofit affordable housing organization on the Central Coast. With a mission of building homes and providing services to strengthen communities and change lives, PSHH serves low-income households, working families, seniors, veterans, farmworkers, those living with disabilities and the formerly homeless. It also provides homeownership opportunities through a self-help, “sweat equity” program that has seen over 1,200 homes successfully completed. PSHH has a presence in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Monterey counties, manages over 2,000 rental units, and employs over 200 staff members. PSHH acknowledges the indigenous people of the territories that our organization occupies, including the Chumash, Salinan, Yokuts, Kitanemuk, and Tataviam people. To read the full land acknowledgement, visit pshhc.org/IDEA. For more information about the organization, visit pshhc.org, email info@pshhc.org or phone (805) 781-3088.
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