The Intersection of Housing, Leadership, and Impact, Season 2 — Episode 6
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Season 2 — Episode 6
n this episode of the EmpowHER Podcast, Co-CEOs of CSG Advisors Tanya Dempsey and Nicole Graham sit down with Melissa Taphorn, Executive Director of the Washington County Community Development Agency, to explore the intersection of housing, economic development, and leadership.
With more than 30 years of experience in affordable housing and public sector innovation, Melissa shares her journey into housing finance, the complexity of community development work, and how leadership evolves over time.
This conversation highlights the importance of flexibility, partnerships, and authenticity in building strong communities and leading with impact.
In this episode, they discuss:
- How housing and economic development must work together to support communities
- The role of public-private partnerships in delivering housing solutions
- Why flexible funding sources are critical to meeting local housing needs
- The importance of leading authentically and finding your own leadership style
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*Source: Securities Data. Volume amount in $ mill. Market share is % of all housing issues with or without advisors 2002-2024