You’re Invited!
Theme: Expanding Affordable Housing through Civil Society
Join us at our 4th Annual HHC Affordable Housing Conference for expert insights, networking, and innovative housing solutions!
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Houston Branch
1801 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
Limited Spots Available
This in-person event will convene housing professionals, policymakers, and financial experts to discuss cutting-edge strategies for addressing the housing crisis.
What To Expect
This year’s conference will feature dynamic panels, small group conversations, concurrent breakout sessions, as well as a lunch hour keynote speaker.
Lunch will be provided as part of your registration.
Conference Overview
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Mayra Bontemps, HHC Board President
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Moderator: Dr. Michele Byrd, PNC Bank
Speaker: Marycruz De Leon, Community Development Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Speaker: Rene Martinez, Executive Director, Harris County Housing Finance Corporation
Speaker: Brita Wallace, Texans for Reasonable Solutions
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● Community-Based Initiatives for Homeowners
Speaker: Christine Holland, Rebuilding Together Houston
Facilitator: Mayra Bontemps
● Builder Response to External Forces
Speaker: Lisa Clark, Greater Houston Builders Association
Facilitator: Laolu Davies-Yemitan
● Capacity Building Strategy
Speaker: Jason Grant, LISC
Facilitator: Nicole Cassier Mason
● Leveraging Community Assets
Speaker: Ray Miller, Amegy Bank
Facilitator: Kelly Opot
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Civil Society & Community Economic Development:
A Framework for Supporting the Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Housing Strategy for Houston
Speaker: Marcus “Mark” Weiss - President, Economic Development Assistance Consortium
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Session 1: Asset-Based Community Development
● Speaker: Alicia Neal, Executive Director, Emancipation Economic Development Council
● Speaker: Chanell Contreras, President and CEO, Build from Within Alliance
Session 2: Faith Leaders and Development
● Speaker: Pastor Rudy Rasmus, Bread of Life
● Speaker: Pastor Chris Seay, Ecclesia Church
● Speaker: Pastor Leslie Smith, Change Happens
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Attendees will have ample opportunity to engage in networking with a diverse range of professionals and organizations dedicated to improving affordable housing.
Take a look back at our previous conference »
Thank You To Our Sponsors
CHANGEMAKER SPONSORS
SUPPORTER SPONSOR
COMMUNITY BUILDER SPONSOR
NEIGHBORHOOD ALLY SPONSOR