We are pleased to announce the addition of Audra Hamernik to the NeighborWorks Capital Loan Committee. As President and CEO of Nevada HAND, a NeighborWorks America organization and Nevada’s leading affordable housing provider for low-income families and seniors, Audra brings extensive experience and expertise in affordable housing and community development finance to the NeighborWorks Capital Loan Committee.
Over the past 30 years, Audra has been an industry leader in real estate, financial services, social impact investing and lending, and business leadership in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. She earned a Master of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois. Audra is deeply committed to community service and holds several leadership positions across many civic organizations. She is a member of the City of Henderson Housing Advisory Committee, the CEO Exchange, the Legislative Committee of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, the Vegas Chamber’s Executive Women’s Council, the National Association of Homebuilders Affordable Housing Steering Committee, a Board Member of the Nevada Housing Coalition and the Southern Nevada Homelessness Continuum of Care, and is an appointee for the Nevada Housing Advisory Committee, the Nevada Advisory Council on Federal Assistance,. She was named the 2021 Newcomer of the Year by Vegas Inc. and was honored as a Top 100 Women of Influence by MyVegas Magazine. Audra has a passion for advancing opportunities for the underserved through public-private partnerships that expand housing, fostering community and economic opportunity, and growing businesses and teams.
“Audra is an excellent addition to our Loan Committee, bringing fresh insight and a deep commitment to affordable housing and community development,” said Jim Peffley, Chief Executive Officer of NeighborWorks Capital. “We’re thrilled to have Audra join our committee and look forward to seeing the impact her expertise will bring as we continue our efforts to support NeighborWorks organizations to grow their work and impact.”
The NeighborWorks Capital Loan Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving loans that help bring financial, human, and intellectual capital at scale to under-resourced and marginalized communities. Comprising a team of seasoned NeighborWorks network developers and community development bankers, the Loan Committee ensures that each loan aligns with our goals and serves the communities we work hard to support.
About NeighborWorks Capital
NeighborWorks Capital is a national non-profit, certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving NeighborWorks America organizations, nearly 250 strong, capable non-profit housing and community development organizations in every state, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. These organizations provide communities with affordable housing, financial counseling, training, and resident engagement in the areas of housing, health, employment, and education. Since its inception, NeighborWorks Capital has deployed over $500 million in loan capital to support the NeighborWorks network. In 2023, NeighborWorks Capital received its first-ever S&P Global issuer credit rating of A+/Stable, sighting key strengths in capital adequacy, profitability, liquidity, and financial management. NeighborWorks Capital is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a cooperative of eligible commercial banks, credit unions, savings institutions, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), and insurance companies that offer competitively-priced financing, as well as affordable housing and community development grants. The organization has been Aeris-rated since 2011 and has an AA- financial strength and performance rating, indicating strong financial capability, performance, and risk management practices. For more information, visit: https://neighborworkscapital.org/
