HIGH IMPACT FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Lauren Williams, Senior Underwriter
Philadelphia, PA
Lauren underwrites loans supporting affordable housing and other community development projects. Prior to joining High Impact, Lauren served in the Peace Corps both living and working in rural Costa Rica. She was tasked with originating and managing several community development initiatives. These included increasing capacity at the local high school through teacher workshops as well as mitigating high drop out rates through extracurricular activities. Most notably, Lauren spearheaded the first financially-accessible, Spanish language Model United Nations conference, which ultimately grew into a national, student-led program which continues to operate today.
Upon returning to her native Philadelphia, Lauren was employed by the federal government. On behalf of the American taxpayer, she acquired and managed a leased portfolio of commercial, industrial, and retail properties totaling approximately 3 million SF.
Lauren holds a Master's of Real Estate from Georgetown University as well as two undergraduate degrees from Saint Joseph's University, one in Public Administration and the other in Economics. She speaks both English and Spanish fluently.
Philadelphia, PA
Lauren underwrites loans supporting affordable housing and other community development projects. Prior to joining High Impact, Lauren served in the Peace Corps both living and working in rural Costa Rica. She was tasked with originating and managing several community development initiatives. These included increasing capacity at the local high school through teacher workshops as well as mitigating high drop out rates through extracurricular activities. Most notably, Lauren spearheaded the first financially-accessible, Spanish language Model United Nations conference, which ultimately grew into a national, student-led program which continues to operate today.
Upon returning to her native Philadelphia, Lauren was employed by the federal government. On behalf of the American taxpayer, she acquired and managed a leased portfolio of commercial, industrial, and retail properties totaling approximately 3 million SF.
Lauren holds a Master's of Real Estate from Georgetown University as well as two undergraduate degrees from Saint Joseph's University, one in Public Administration and the other in Economics. She speaks both English and Spanish fluently.
