Unlocking Housing Through Innovation: Capital, Construction and Partnerships
Tue 24 Mar
9:45 AM — 10:45 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom A&B
This session provides a solutions-driven look at how communities can expand housing through three key areas of innovation: evolving financing tools, modernized construction methods, and next-gen partnerships. Panelists will share lessons learned and practical models from recent projects that demonstrate how collaborative approaches—across public agencies, private developers, and mission-driven partners—can accelerate delivery, reduce barriers, and strengthen long-term housing affordability, resilience, and community outcomes.
Speakers
Moderator
Moderator
Chief Executive Officer Develop South Carolina
Alyssa founded Develop South Carolina to provide creative solutions for developing and financing community-impact projects across the state, with an emphasis on affordable and workforce housing. Working with government, nonprofit, and corporate clients across the state, Alyssa advocates for public-private partnerships to maximize community investment and engagement. Alyssa has a background in law, politics, and economics. She holds a summa cum laude economics degree from…
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Panelist
SVP of Real Estate Development DHIC, Inc.
Natalie Britt joined DHIC in 1996 and has been creating and preserving affordable rental housing opportunities in the communities it serves ever since. As a native to the Triangle region, she has dedicated her career to providing stability and opportunity by bringing new and reinvigorated places for low- and moderate-income families and seniors to live and grow. Natalie has served on the Board of Triangle…
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Panelist
President LEO Impact Capital
Brian Allan Jackson, also known as AJ, is the President of LEO Impact Capital, a subsidiary of JBG SMITH (NYSE:JBGS). LEO is an investment management platform that utilizes an Impact Framework to generate financial returns for investors and improve residents' financial well-being through investment in workforce housing. AJ has extensive experience in creating nationally recognized workforce housing programs and policies and has provided guidance to…
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Panelist
President Housing Innovation Alliance
Dennis is passionate about creating places for people to thrive. He brings extensive experience in innovation and change management within the residential development and homebuilding sector, with a proven history of leading large-scale market engagement programs and cultivating partnerships across diverse business ecosystems. His background includes advising on international government-backed housing initiatives and orchestrating comprehensive industry transformation efforts. As the leader of strategy and programming…