Julia Skolnik Pierson

About Julia Skolnik Pierson

I focus on the sustainability of nonprofit organizations, building affordable housing at scale and strategic community development. Throughout my 30+ year career, I have helped dozens of organizations to turn their bold ideas into actions and achieve program results. I have a track record of building strong coalitions, collaborative partnerships and well-functioning teams. My work is driven by my values of social justice, equity and inclusion.Skills:•Operations that promote organizational sustainability•Knowledge of innovative and cutting-edge strategies that have community impact•Training, technical assistance and capacity building•Data-driven program design•Strategic planning and organizational development•Business development•Board governance and leadership developmentMy experience with multifamily housing, homeownership, community building, community stabilization and social services was gained through direct practice in communities, training and technical assistance consulting with nonprofits and government, and project development of new initiatives.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Cham - Consortium For Housing And Asset Management

   Oct 2020 — Present

   Supporting CHAM\'s mission to advance professional asset management of affordable multifamily housing through its education and convening programs.

Education

• University of Maryland Baltimore

  MSW, Community Organization and Social Administration

• The Johns Hopkins University

  BA, Geography/Urban Studies

Skills

• Project Management
• Capacity Building
• Non-Profit Administration
• Grants
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Program Development
• Non-Profits
• Organizational Development
• Training
• Research
• Social Services
• Affordable Housing
• Technical Assistance
• Federal Grant Management
• Grant Writing
• Nonprofits
• Proposal Writing
• Program Evaluation
• Policy
• Public Policy
• Policy Analysis