Blanca Ramirez, 2nd Vice Chair

President and CEO, Comunilife, Inc

(she/her/hers)

With over 20 years of experience in the supportive / affordable housing and community development sectors, Blanca she has worked in various roles at both non-profit and for-profit organizations, ranging from city to national levels. 

Throughout her career, Blanca has demonstrated expertise in leveraging tools such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and mixed-income models to foster inclusive communities. She has spearheaded initiatives encompassing housing preservation, new construction, and comprehensive neighborhood revitalization efforts, recognizing the transformative impact they hold. Her experience includes running financial analysis to assess a project’s viability and to identify the best financial tools to help make difficult projects a reality–including, the thorough examination of financial statements, models, and underwriting of LIHTC projects. This has helped to ensure the fiscal viability and sustainability of numerous development projects that she has help bring to fruition.  

Blanca has been a staunch advocate, engaging stakeholders to enact policy changes and secure essential resources. She has managed and led compliance with contracts from numerous governmental entities, including the NYC Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, NYC Department of Homeless Services, and various state-level departments. She holds an MBA from Brandeis University and completed her undergraduate studies at the State University of New York Binghamton.