In this episode of ChangeMakers, host Katie Goar sits down with Lisa Gutierrez, Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development for Affordable Housing at U.S. Bank. As a 2023 inductee into the California Housing Consortium's Hall of Fame, Lisa shares invaluable insights from her 20-year career in affordable housing and commercial real estate.Lisa leads U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance's national multi-fund investing team, which has provided nearly $33 billion in affordable housing financing nationwide. She discusses innovative financing solutions, including their groundbreaking Access Commitment initiative—a $250 million program supporting emerging developers of color. The conversation explores current challenges in affordable housing development, from rising construction costs to insurance concerns and the growing importance of resident services. Lisa also highlights promising trends in the industry, including new state tax credit programs and innovations in modular construction. Learn how major corporations, healthcare providers, and nonprofits are increasingly entering the affordable housing space to address critical housing needs across America. Join us for an enlightening discussion about transforming communities through creative financing and collaborative partnerships in affordable housing development.