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Updated: 8 hours ago / 2025 40 Under 40 honorees

40 Under 40: Peace Mutesi is a housing advocate motivated by ‘big and small wins’

Photo / Tim Greenway Peace Mutesi, 29: Director of economic opportunity, Quality Housing Coalition
Peace Mutesi, 29 Director of economic opportunity, Quality Housing Coalition Read about all the 40 Under 40 honorees 
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Greatest achievement: Leading and co-designing Project Home Trust and working with the participants. It’s the most meaningful work I have done.

Passion project: Working on individualized goals for my clients and seeing all the big and small wins within the journey.

Lightbulb moment: It was in 2021 when I experienced personal struggles that were out of my control, which made me so determined to help others navigate similar situations with more ease.

Influential book: “Another Way,” by Dave Whorton with Bo Burlingham

Favorite TV shows: “Game of Thrones” and “Madam Secretary”

Personal hero: My grandfather. He loved bringing people together. He walked to check on all of his neighbors in the morning before going to work every day.

Favorite quote: “It always seems impossible until it is done.” — Nelson Mandela

Best way to recharge: Hanging out with family and friends and listen to music.

Maine’s biggest challenge: Maine faces several intertwined challenges. The housing crisis is severe. Not only is new production far below what’s needed, but much of the existing housing stock isn’t utilized effectively, with high vacancy rates largely due to seasonal properties, and a lot of the existing housing stock that is uninhabitable is not being repurposed. Public transportation is limited, especially in rural regions, making it hard for people to access jobs and services. Childcare is scarce and costly, with barriers to starting and maintaining programs that don’t meet the needs of local families. Rural isolation further compounds these issues, leaving many communities with limited resources and opportunities for connection.

Dinner party guests: The artist Let Babylon Burn, the actress Melissa McCarthy and my grandfather.

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