Season 2 — Episode 9
The Long Game of Community Development.
In this episode of EmpowHER, hosts and CSG Co-CEOs Nicole Graham and Tanya Dempsey sit down with Jessica Guilfoy, Interim Head of Local Programs at LISC, for a conversation about community development, capacity building, and the long game of creating lasting impact.
With more than two decades of experience at LISC, Jessica brings a deep understanding of what it takes to support locally driven work across the country. In her current role, she provides strategic leadership for 34 urban offices and a national rural initiative, helping partners strengthen communities nationwide.
They discuss:
• Jessica’s path into community development and affordable housing
• The importance of trust, listening, and showing up in community
• Why capacity building is central to long-term impact
• The role of mentorship and women supporting women in leadership
• How housing connects to the broader ecosystem of community development
Through Jessica’s perspective, this episode explores how investing in people can strengthen organizations, carry leadership forward, and expand impact across the broader community development field.
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*Source: Securities Data. Volume amount in $ mill. Market share is % of all housing issues with or without advisors 2002-2024