{"id":2361,"date":"2017-02-22T22:11:42","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T06:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/housingonmerit.org\/?p=2361"},"modified":"2018-10-08T07:50:58","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T14:50:58","slug":"housing-on-merits-executive-director-is-recognized-as-one-of-the-most-influential-women-in-san-diego-county-by-the-daily-transcript","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/housingonmerit.org\/housing-on-merits-executive-director-is-recognized-as-one-of-the-most-influential-women-in-san-diego-county-by-the-daily-transcript\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing on Merit\u2019s Executive Director is Recognized as one of the most Influential Women in San Diego County by the Daily Transcript"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2890 \" src=\"https:\/\/housingonmerit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Jennifer-Litwak_Headshot-2-895x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housingonmerit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Jennifer-Litwak_Headshot-2-895x1024.jpg 895w, https:\/\/housingonmerit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Jennifer-Litwak_Headshot-2-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/housingonmerit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Jennifer-Litwak_Headshot-2-874x1000.jpg 874w, https:\/\/housingonmerit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Jennifer-Litwak_Headshot-2-768x879.jpg 768w, https:\/\/housingonmerit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Jennifer-Litwak_Headshot-2.jpg 1192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/>Litwak runs Housing on Merit, which develops and manages affordable housing properties. The nonprofit also provides education and wellness services, along with job and life skills training for residents.<\/p>\n<p>After a stint as a litigator, Litwak transitioned into public policy work and advocacy, consulting on issues related to affordable housing and homelessness. In 2013, she joined HOM, which now has 12 properties with over 2,150 units across California, serving more than 5,375 residents.<\/p>\n<p>Since it generates revenue through its properties, HOM is not dependent on government funding, Litwak said. This allows the organization to be more nimble and responsive to the needs of its communities. In San Diego, for example, HOM has responded to the growing number of homeless female veterans by launching a program to provide funds to help them establish permanent housing.<\/p>\n<p>Litwak said the most rewarding aspect of her job is having a lasting impact on people\u2019s lives. She also hopes to do that through her work with the national CREW Network, helping to provide statistics on the advancement of women in commercial real estate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a woman in this industry, being part of that organization and elevating the conversation around gender bias and barriers \u2026 is one of the most impactful things I can do,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Litwak runs Housing on Merit, which develops and manages affordable housing properties. The nonprofit also provides education and wellness services, along with job and life skills training for residents. After a stint as a litigator, Litwak transitioned into public policy work and advocacy, consulting on issues related to affordable housing and homelessness. 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