DC Housing Finance Agency - DCHFA

to Ella Moseley, DCHFA's new Public Relations Intern! Ella is a student majoring in Public Relations at the University of South Carolina. She has interests in crisis management, brand development, and social media marketing.

Affordable housing project in Northeast D.C. secures final piece of financing: https://ow.ly/htTa50Za9cu

to Thomas Howard III! He joins DCHFA as a Financial Analyst!

Thomas brings over six years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial modeling across public education, real estate, transportation, and state government sectors.

Prior to joining DCHFA, Howard held financial analyst roles where he managed month-end close processes, supported budget forecasting cycles, and advanced operational efficiency initiatives across both public and private sectors. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Louis University and is currently pursuing an MBA in Finance at the University of Maryland.

Howard is passionate about public finance, community impact, and affordable housing. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, traveling, reading, and exploring the Washington metropolitan area.

Congratulations to Sasha Adams, James Holley Grisham, and Keme Arigbe on their recent promotions!

DCHFA is proud to recognize these individuals for their outstanding performance and lasting impact. We wish them continued success as they step into their new roles!

- Sasha Adams | Administrative Services Assistant
- James Holley Grisham | Director, Multifamily Lending
- Keme Arigbe | Public Relations Specialist

New phase of DC's Barry Farm redevelopment begins:

New phase of DC’s Barry Farm redevelopment begins On Wednesday, D.C. leaders broke ground on the third newly constructed property in the of Barry Farm.

Happy Pride Month from DCHFA!

to Maiya Clanton! She joins DCHFA as the new Multifamily Loan Servicing Manager!

Maiya brings more than eight years of experience in commercial real estate asset management, loan compliance, portfolio operations, and risk mitigation. Throughout her career, she has managed multifamily and affordable housing portfolios exceeding $200 million, with expertise spanning lender compliance, capital improvement oversight, financial reporting, operational governance, and cross-functional stakeholder management.

Prior to joining DCHFA, Clanton served in asset management roles where she led portfolio performance initiatives, strengthened compliance and reporting processes, and collaborated with property management, construction, legal, and finance teams to support long-term asset preservation and operational efficiency. She earned her Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Fordham University.

She is passionate about affordable housing, community impact, and advancing operational excellence within the housing finance sector. Outside of work, she enjoys wellness-focused activities, sports, and staying engaged with emerging trends in real estate and finance.

Today is Memorial Day. DCHFA honors and expresses gratitude towards those who served our nation.

The Agency will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. The Agency will re-open for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

to Justin Anand, DCHFA’s new Asset Management Intern! Justin is a student majoring in commerce at the University of Virginia. He has interests in finance, real estate, and public-impact work.