Jaimie Smeraski
Policy, Learning & Research Director
NAHREP
Meet the presenter, Jaimie Smeraski
Jaimie advocates for congressional legislation and federal administration efforts that align with NAHREP’s mission to advance sustainable Hispanic homeownership. In her capacity with the Hispanic Wealth Project, she manages the organization’s programs aimed at tripling Hispanic household wealth by 2025. Prior to her current role, she held the positions of senior policy analyst and national meeting planner.
Geoff Cooper
VP – Product & Marketing
MGIC
Meet the moderator, Geoff Cooper
Geoff, vice president of MGIC's product & marketing group, is responsible for brand management, product management, market engagement, and business development strategy and operations. With 30+ years of experience, he has previously worked as director of emerging markets within risk management at MGIC, as director of single-family mortgages at the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), the state housing finance agency (HFA) and as chief policy advisor at Wisconsin's bank regulatory agency. Geoff has also been involved in numerous housing and mortgage finance-related boards and commissions over his career; he currently lends his expertise as Chairman of the Board of Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC), a Milwaukee-based community development financial institution (CDFI); as a member of the national Mortgage Bankers Association’s Affordable Housing Advisory Council; and as a member of the Lenders & Investors Council of the Community Development Alliance (CDA), which leads the City of Milwaukee’s Collective Affordable Housing Plan (www.housingplan.org).
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