2026 NPH Holiday Member Party

After a successful year of advocacy and capacity-building for our affordable housing movement, we invite you to join us for NPH’s Annual Holiday Member Party—open to members and those considering membership!

This event will be a chance to celebrate you, our movement, and the affordable housing industry, while connecting with the NPH community. If you’re already a member, your participation is especially important as we’ll be voting for the new NPH Board members who will lead our strategic efforts in the year ahead.

Join us for an intimate gathering to socialize, celebrate this year’s victories, and hear updates on strategy, policy, and programs for 2027.

Cynthia Alvarez, President and CEO, Christian Church Homes

As CEO of Christian Church Homes (CCH), Cynthia has focused her leadership on strengthening the organization’s financial and operational foundation while positioning CCH for thoughtful growth, including the preservation and rehabilitation of existing affordable housing and the development of new communities.

Cynthia brings broad leadership experience across affordable housing, community development, operations, organizational strategy, and management. Throughout her career, she has focused on building strong teams, improving organizational systems and accountability, and helping organizations grow in ways that are financially and operationally sustainable.

Prior to becoming President and CEO, Cynthia served as CCH’s Chief Operating Officer and held other senior leadership roles, including positions in affordable housing and community development as well as in other sectors. That breadth of experience informs her approach to organizational leadership, growth, and long-term sustainability.

Originally from Mexico, Cynthia immigrated to the United States with her family when she was eight years old and later benefited from the legalization provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Her own experience has helped shape her appreciation for the role that stable housing, opportunity, and strong communities can play in people’s lives.

Darnell Williams, Senior Vice President of Property Operations, Eden Housing

Darnell leads the Eden Housing’s property management and resident services affiliates—Eden Housing Management, Inc. (EHMI) and Eden Housing Resident Services, Inc. (EHRSI). He provides executive leadership for the financial and operational performance of Eden’s affordable housing portfolio, with a focus on maintaining high-quality, well-managed communities and connecting residents with services that support housing stability and well-being. As a member of Eden Housing’s Executive Team, Darnell helps shape and implement the organization’s strategic priorities, operating goals, and long-term plans. He works across departments and with public agencies, housing authorities, community partners, and industry stakeholders to strengthen operations, improve the resident experience, and position Eden for sustainable growth. His current areas of focus include operational transformation, technology and automation, supportive housing partnerships, workforce development, and stronger integration between property management and resident services.

Darnell joined Eden in 2018 and has extensive experience in affordable and market-rate multifamily housing. Before joining Eden, he held asset-management positions with The Bascom Group, where he led the execution of value-add business plans for a portfolio of multifamily communities, as well as with MidPen Housing and EPMI, the former property management affiliate of A.F. Evans.

A recognized leader in California’s affordable housing sector, Darnell is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences and events, including those convened by the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California, Housing California, the Consortium for Housing and Asset Management, and AHF Live. He has served on boards affiliated with Eden Housing and other external organizations. Darnell studied Justice Systems and Business Administration at Truman State University and also studied Executive Education at the Harvard Kennedy School where he completed the NeighborWorks Achieving Excellence Program.

Entering their second term:

Ray Bramson, Chief Operating Officer, Destination: Home

Kendra Roberts, Vice President of Operations, HumanGood

Vivian Wan, Chief Executive Officer, Abode
(NPH Board Secretary)

Entering their third, and final, term:

Miriam Benevides, Chief People Officer, Satellite Affordable Housing Associates

Diana Downton, Senior Affordable Housing Finance Consultant, Community Economics Inc.

Consuelo Hernandez, Deputy County Executive, County of Santa Clara

Donald Gilmore, Executive Director, Community Housing Development Corporation

Shola Olatoye, Chief Executive Officer, San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation
(NPH Board President)