Katie McAuley

Katie is the Housing Development Manager at The Kelsey. Katie has over a decade of experience working in affordable housing, primarily leading initiatives to support low-income homeowners safely and sustainably age in place.

Hunter Herrera-McFarland

Hunter Herrera-McFarland is our Policy Manager. Hunter is Navajo and Mescalero Apache on her mom’s side and white on her dad’s side. She grew up in a rural town in Southern Idaho, but now lives in Bellingham, Washington with her partner, Carter, and her service dog, Diya.

Element of the Month: Artwork in Building

Annie Lascoe, Director of Development, appreciates the ability artwork has to “transform a house into a home” as well as create a sense of belonging in the community.

Element of the Month: Focus Group

This month’s Element of the Month is brought to you by one of our allies and close architectural partners, Anne Riggs of David Baker Architects. An element that has been crucial for her work are Focus Groups which involve people with disabilities sharing insight and feedback before the design process even begins. She talks about the importance of involving end users from the very beginning to ensure an inclusive product.