Dana Hanchin, President & CEO of HDC MidAtlantic, announced Chad Martin will serve as the organization’s new Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Relations.
“Chad will be a great asset as we build out our new Community Relations team, which will elevate HDC’s profile, leverage new resources and partnerships and advocate for more equitable housing policies and practices,” Hanchin said. “I am impressed with Chad’s passion for building strong teams that support and empower members to invest themselves fully and his deep commitment to the common good and inclusive leadership.”
As Director, Martin will oversee communications and public relations strategy, development of grant and individual donor resources, and creation of HDC Midatlantic’s advocacy program.
Martin brings nearly two decades of nonprofit management and board leadership to his role at HDC. He has served startup and established organizations at the board level, including currently serving on the Board of Trustees of Lancaster Theological Seminary. He has written for numerous professional and lay publications on topics ranging from religion to art to building preservation, and has been a regular columnist for Lancaster Newspapers.
Prior to joining HDC, Martin worked as Director of the National Fund for Partners for Sacred Places in Philadelphia, overseeing a $29 million capital grant-making and technical assistance program in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He has also served as a pastor at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster.
Martin holds a Master of Arts degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goshen College. He is a graduate of Leadership Lancaster and is completing an Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising. He currently lives in southeast Lancaster City with his wife and children.
Every voice matters. At HDC, we are committed to raising up resident voices and opening doors so that residents can actively participate in the democratic process, speak out on issues important to them and their communities, and communicate how policies affect their everyday lives. We believe it is important to make the time and space to listen, and to support resident leaders in effectively using their voices. We support resident advocacy opportunities through our Resident Academy of Leadership & Inspiration, Voter Registration Drives, and holding constituent meetings and tours with elected officials.
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Finding a place to live that meets one’s basic needs and budget can feel like a never-ending challenge. The complexity of lower-income families and individuals extend far beyond simply finding a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. At HDC, we are committed to being an ally in speaking to issues, programs, and policies that improve quality of life of our residents. Issues that we know are important to our residents include:
We know we can’t solve the affordable housing challenge alone. We need champions to help change the conversation around what home means and why it matters. We are committed to educating elected officials to understand the needs and challenges of their constituents. We are here to provide solutions that work and offer affordable housing expertise that demonstrates the impact policy decisions have on lower-income families, seniors and those with disabilities. We work closely with and participate in alliances and coalitions to educate and advance shared policy priorities. Our advocacy partners include:
Wendy Smith serves as the Vice President of Property Management, responsible for the overall strategic direction for HDC’s management portfolio and the organization’s largest staff team. Previously, Wendy served as Asset and Operations Manager for a leading real estate firm based in New York City which owned over 11,000 affordable homes. Since 2008, Wendy has held roles in regional level operations for commercial and for-profit housing agencies. Wendy holds a degree in International Studies.
