Who We Are
“We are the type of people who run to the fire and stay through the hurricane.” – Koinonia Every Day
Our Mission
We bring people together to build and rebuild homes and communities while catalyzing new pathways to safe, decent, affordable housing.
Our Vision
Our vision is for a Greater Charlottesville community where everyone can find a decent place to live.
2023-2028 Strategic Plan
Building, Rebuilding & Transforming Housing Systems
Creating pathways to affordable housing and community revitalization
Building
40 Homes Annually
Achieve consistent building operations
Empower Applicants
Support those historically excluded from homeownership
Break Generational Poverty
Provide long-term stability through ownership
Rebuilding
Southwood Redevelopment
Transformational, sustainable neighborhood revitalization
Mixed-Income Communities
Add affordable housing to middle- & high-income communities
Home Repairs & Renovations
Serve more rural families in need
Housing System Development
Strategy, Policy, and Programming
Productive Systems Change
Advocacy
Advocate for decent and affordable housing for all
Our Change Makers
Turning ideas into lasting impact.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Janette Kawachi
Vice President and Chief Partnership Officer
Dan Rosensweig
President and CEO
Michael Schafer
Chief Financial Officer
David Schmidt
Chief Construction Officer
Michelle Wamsley
Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
DFCP | Department of Families & Communities Partnerships
Joseph Contreras
Family Empowerment Coach
Micah Costello
Homeowner Stability Manager
Alicia Del Cid Samayoa
Director of Homeownership and Financial Empowerment
Rosanna Gomez
Rehousing Manager
CONSTRUCTION
Jeremy Coerper
Warranty Program Manager
Keenan Field
Crew Leader II
Noah Gaylor
Project Manager
Sean Horton
Construction Supervisor
ADVANCEMENT
Natalie Burgwin
Director of Resource Development
Kelly Eplee
Director of Donor Relations
Angela Guzman
Director of Communications & Special Projects
Angela Jannell
Administrative Services Manager
HABITAT STORE
Albert Bettinger
Procurement & Special Projects Coordinator
Peter Dister
Store Manager
Matthew Gariepy
Store Procurement Specialist
Aidan Girard
Retail Associate
FINANCE
Rochelle Keshap
Bookkeeper
Melissa Kollar
Accounts Payable Specialist
Lynne Runkle
Director of Finance
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Mich McLean
Associate Director of Community Engagement
Jasmine Ortuno
Community Connector
ASSET AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Amy Allamong
Director of Asset & Property Management
Shelley Cole-Citron
Application & Asset Management Support Associate
Daniela Contreras
Property Management Administration Specialist
Michelle Crawford
Maintenance Manager
Our Board
Alex Urpi, Board Chair
Alex is the CEO and Investment Advisor at Emergent Financial Services. Alex is also President of Forward Adelante Business Alliance promoting entrepreneurship among the Latino Community in Virginia, educating the area on the contributions and achievements of Latino and diverse professionals and connecting Hispanic children, adults, professionals and entrepreneurs to local resources and clientele.
Kimberly Skelly, Vice Chair
Kimberly is the Executive Director of the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation. In this role, she leads community engagement, fundraising, community health, and volunteer services. She has served in past executive roles at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Montpelier Foundation, the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, and the UVA Darden School of Business. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, financial management, fundraising and communications. Kimberly also serves on the board of the Charlottesville Free Clinic and is a resident of western Albemarle County.
Brad Simpson, Treasurer
Brad is the Vice President of Business Development for Lee Construction Group. He has extensive experience in construction, financial oversight, scaling businesses, contract negotiations, multi-phase project planning and sales. Brad has experience with Habitat, having served on the board of a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Terri Allard, Board Member
Terri Allard serves as the Charlottesville Education and Engagement Manager for VPM PBS and the producer of the VPM digital series, Charlottesville Inside Out (CVIO), which originally ran as a television show for 13 seasons and earned a Regional Emmy. Terri is also an award-winning singer-songwriter. She has released five albums of original material and spent many years touring professionally. Terri is a longtime member of the community and also serves on the board of The Front Porch.
Rob Archer, Board Member
Rob is the Executive Lecturer in Science, Technology and Society at UVA. He is the former owner of Arch’s Yogurt and several other start up endeavors. His career includes manufacturing and marketing for multinationals including AT&T and IBM. He is an engineer who received his MBA from the Darden School. Currently, he is part of the CODE Building Development team.
Amy Karr, Board Member
Amy is the chief development officer for UVA Health and executive director of the UVA Health Foundation. She works in partnership with University of Virginia and UVA Health leadership, faculty, and volunteers to inspire donors to increase their philanthropic engagement in health. Amy came to Charlottesville and UVA in 1995 as a graduate student and has spent her whole career in advancement at UVA. She has served as a facilitator for the Advancement Leadership Lab, an experiential program designed to challenge and empower the next generation of visionary advancement leaders.
Kristin Clarens, Board Member
Kristin has been working as a community advocate for several decades and is most active in Charlottesville's immigrant community. She founded Camino Virginia in 2024 to provide holistic support for non-citizen children who have arrived in our community seeking stable futures. She also directs the Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyer Program which provides free legal assistance to low-income families in our area. Kristin graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School in 2005 and has degrees from Northwestern University's Medill College of Journalism and the University of Michigan Honors College. She is also co-founder of Project Adelante, a coalition of professionals focused on providing multidisciplinary support for families affected by US immigration policies, and teaches courses at the University of Virginia School of Law.
Valerie Long, Board Member
Valerie is a land use and real estate attorney at Williams Mullen, and guides clients through the local governmental land use approval process for a variety of development projects in the Charlottesville community, including many new housing communities. She is active with the Charlottesville Area Development Roundtable, a group of area professionals working to create Charlottesville’s Next Great Places, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development and the Albemarle County Fire Rescue Foundation.
Seth Lovell, Board Member
Rev. Seth Lovell is the pastor of Olivet Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he has served since 2010 and as Head of Staff since 2020. With a passion for both local and international mission work, Seth is committed to fostering community relationships and service through faith. He has previously served on the boards of various non-profit organizations, furthering his dedication to making a positive impact in the community. Seth is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, supporting its mission to provide safe and affordable housing for families in need.
Stuart Macfarlane, Board Member
Stuart Macfarlane is Market President for United Bank's Charlottesville Market and brings more than 14 years of experience in commercial banking and commercial real estate finance. Prior to joining United Bank, he held leadership and relationship management roles with First Carolina Bank, First Republic Bank, Rocky Mountain Bank, and Bank of America. A Charlottesville native, Stuart returned home with his wife, Katina, and their two children. He holds degrees from Elon University and the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and is committed to supporting the local community through service and leadership.
Carlos Moreno, Board Member
Carlos is the Principal of the iMoreno Group, PLC, providing legal services on criminal defense and immigration matters. Carlos has over 30 years of federal and state criminal law experience, including an Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant District Attorney. He is a bi-monthly volunteer on Habitat Saturday builds. Previously, Carlos was elected as President and member of the Board of Education of Duanesburg, New York, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
John Raymond, Board Member
John Raymond is the Vice President of sales and marketing for Grand Classroom Student Travel. and he founded the Carson Raymond Foundation helping children participate in youth sports. Vice President of the Charlottesville Tom Sox minor league baseball team. John is an outstanding connector in the community.
Colleen Swingle-Titus, Board Member
Since 2015, Colleen has served as pastor to the vibrant community of Park Street Christian Church, guiding the congregation through worship, teaching, pastoral care, and community engagement. Rooted in a background shaped by integrity, compassion, and hard work, she brings a thoughtful, relational approach to ministry. With experience across Lutheran, Baptist, and Disciples of Christ traditions, she emphasizes inclusive leadership, spiritual growth, and service. Park Street Christian Church's most significant ministry is Park Street Christian Preschool, one of the only full-day Christian preschools in the City and County. Colleen and her Community and Campus Ministry Team are spearheading the building of a new preschool facility, as well as partnering with Piedmont Housing Alliance to build 50 affordable housing units on their intentionally inter-generational campus. Beyond the church, she and her husband, Paul, manage Daisy Hill Farm and enjoy travel, the arts, and exploring new places.
Doug Trout, Board Member
Doug is Managing Director at DRiWaterstone Human Capital, a national boutique executive search firm. He is the former acting CEO for the Montpelier Foundation and served in leadership roles both at the Miller Center Foundation and the Jefferson Scholars Foundation. He currently serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Washington DC Chapter, as well as the Parents Council and the Center for Civic Education at James Madison University.
Donny Wyatt, Board Member
Donny was the founder and CEO of CoConstruct, a software platform serving over 6,000 custom home builders and remodelers, which he bootstrapped for 13 years before partnering with growth private equity. Since selling the company, Donny concentrates on investment management, philanthropic efforts, and working with organizational leaders to navigate challenges related to scaling, focus, and market segmentation. Donny is a double Hoo and moved to Crozet with his family in 2004.
Joshua Wykle, Board Member
Josh is of Counsel at Woods Rogers Attorneys at Law. Josh practices in the firm’s Corporate, Tax and Trusts and Estates groups. Josh is an expert on Opportunity Zones and nonprofit governance. His practice includes drafting sensitive trusts and wills as well as preparing and reviewing income, gift and real estate tax returns. Josh was named one of Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite.
