As the Vice President of Real Estate Development at Housing on Merit (HOM), a role he stepped into on May 15, 2023, Miguel Garcia brings an extensive background in real estate development, portfolio management, and architecture. Miguel Garcia is motivated by HOM’s commitment to preserving and developing affordable housing, which perfectly aligns with his experience in managing high-economic impact projects and implementing strategies to maximize policy objectives.

Prior to his role at HOM, Miguel Garcia excelled as the Portfolio Manager at the DC Department of General Services. His expertise in entitlements, budget management, and government proposal writing, combined with a deep understanding of architecture and construction, made significant contributions to the department.

Miguel Garcia’s impressive career includes a position as a Real Estate Project Manager at the Maryland Department of Transportation, where he honed his skills in transit-oriented development. He previously held a similar role at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, supervising significant transfers of District-owned real property and advising executive leadership on strategic real estate projects.

The span of his career extends to the Department of Defense, where he monitored technically advanced construction projects at the Pentagon as a Project Manager for AECOM. His robust contract negotiation skills, acquired from extensive training, enabled him to make strategic acquisitions, ensuring the smooth execution of various projects.

His international experience is also notable, managing the fit-out for a five-star hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, while coordinating with diverse teams. He also held a role as an Owner’s Representative in Lima, Peru, upholding international quality control protocols for Class A offices and hospitality buildings.

Throughout his career, Miguel Garcia has demonstrated a commitment to safety, illustrated by his certificates in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED from the Red Cross and training in OSHA Hazardous Communication.

In his role at HOM, Miguel Garcia applies his vast experience and skills to develop strategies that align with the organization’s mission to create a bridge to permanent affordable housing. Leveraging his mastery in overseeing complex building processes and his keen understanding of local regulations and environmental issues, Miguel Garcia is set to drive impactful initiatives at HOM.

Joining fellow executive staff members like Jennifer Litwak and David Cottingham, Miguel Garcia is thrilled to further the cause of Housing on Merit. Given his extensive background and track record of success, Miguel Garcia is poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of affordable housing, and he looks forward to making a tangible impact on the community.

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Ziba Youssofi-Nayab is a Compliance Associate in the Real Estate division for Housing on Merit. She provides support for Housing on Merit’s Compliance Project Manager and is responsible for administrative and compliance related tasks. Ziba graduated from Cal State San Marcos with a bachelor’s in finance. She has over 15 years of experience in Real Estate and Retail Banking Management. Prior to joining Housing on Merit, she managed the Real Estate Contract Compliance department in one of the largest independent brokerages in the country. In her spare time, she volunteers at her local community center to help immigrants and refugees feel welcomed by providing support and mentorship.

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Michael Copley is primarily focused on originating investment opportunities and raising capital for Housing on Merit. To that end, he is responsible for managing relationships with mortgage lenders, brokers, owners, and equity providers across the country to facilitate Housing on Merit’s acquisition objectives. Prior to his current role, Michael most recently has worked to develop non-profit modular multifamily housing using City voucher programs to rent to low income tenants and ex-homeless Veterans. Michael’s previous work includes 20 years of sales experience in residential and commercial developments, investing in class C & D residential and multifamily rehab projects, and consulting homeowners on how to finance and install State approved modular ADU’s (granny flats). Michael’s philanthropic achievements include partnering with San Diego Housing Commission to write landlord incentives for accepting voucher tenants, sitting on the board of PATH Connections Homeless Housing for 8 years, and running a non-profit committee for his local Town Council for which he raises funds to permit free public events such as Movies and Family Days in coastal parks.

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Stacey Fisher is the Director of Compliance and Transactions with over 25 years of experience in Affordable housing and property management. Stacey oversees all compliance and transactions and remains current on new law, regulations, and changes to the multifamily housing programs. Stacey joined Housing on Merit in 2022. She specializes in the following programs: BOND, LIHTC, Tax Abatement/Welfare exemptions, project-based and tenant-based Section 8, HUD 202/811, PRAC, RD, HOME, and CDBG funding.  Additionally, she establishes compliance procedures and develops organizational strategies to ensure the company complies with all federal, state, and local regulations.  Prior to her role with HOM, Stacey performed Management and Occupancy reviews (MOR), on-site audits and lease-ups for multiple management companies all over the U.S., completed Annual Owner’s Certifications (AOC’s), and resident file audit approvals. Ms. Fisher’s professional designations are Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) through NAHB, (National Association of Home Builders), Assisted Housing Manager (AHM ), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), and Tax Credit Compliance Systems (TaCCs). She is passionate about serving those in need of quality and affordable housing.

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