Congratulations to CNHED Board Member and Senior Advisor at Wesley Housing, Leslie Steen, our recipient of the 2022 Bob Pohlman Lifetime Achievement in Community Development Award!
Leslie has successfully developed, owned, and operated affordable, market-rate, rental, and homeownership housing for the past 35 years. She has received national acclaim and numerous awards for her innovative financial approaches to community and housing development. Prior to joining Wesley Housing in 2008, Leslie served as the Housing Chief for the District of Columbia; Vice President for Policy and Business Development for The Housing Partnership Network; and the founding President and CEO of Community Preservation and Development Corporation.