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Jennifer Hawkins
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Avesta taps Rhode Island housing 'innovator' as its next leader
Jennifer Hawkins, a Rhode Island expert in housing and community development, has been named president and CEO of Avesta Housing, a Portland-based provider of affordable housing.
The appointment comes six months after Rebecca Hatfield left the organization to join Hancock Lumber, with Eric Boucher stepping in as interim president and CEO. Hawkins will start her role in July 14.
Hawkins has more than 20 years of experience in the field, along with work in community development and health equity.
She most recently served as president and CEO of One Neighborhood Builders, a Providence, R.I-based nonprofit provider of affordable housing. Hawkins is credited with pioneering innovative housing developments, aligning housing policy with health and economic progress and cultivating high-impact philanthropic partnerships.
“Jennifer’s appointment comes at a critical time for the housing and community development field,” said Renee Fay-LeBlanc, chair Avesta's board of directors. “Her proven record of mission-driven growth and commitment to inclusive, community-centered development makes her uniquely qualified to lead Avesta and deepen its impact.”
Hawkins has a bachelor of arts from Connecticut College, a master of public administration from New York University and executive leadership certificates from the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School.
Avesta Housing operates 100 affordable properties, more than 3,100 apartments and two assisted living facilities, providing homes for more than 4,700 people. An additional 1,000 homes are in the development pipeline.
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