Position: Member
Fathia Macauley joined Housing Trust as Chief Lending Officer in September 2019 and provides oversight for Housing Trust’s lending programs including multifamily and first-time homebuyer programs, as well as new lending initiatives. Fathia has over 21 years of experience financing and developing redevelopment projects throughout California, including affordable housing development projects, community facilities, and other commercial real estate. She has managed over $1B in CRA and affordable housing development projects, and participated in the creation of over 4,000 affordable homes, either as a developer or lender. Prior to joining Housing Trust, Fathia was California Market Lead at Capital Impact Partners, leading strategic planning for affordable housing lending and business strategy for California. She managed three venture loan funds, including leading Capital Impact’s loan origination participation in The Bay’s Future Fund. Her role prior to Capital Impact was Director of Business Development, Northern California for Clearinghouse CDFI, a position which she held for five years. From 2004 to 2011, Fathia became a strategic development consultant, assisting nonprofit organizations, as well as small businesses and trained professionals in fund development. She has been a guest lecturer at both the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and UCLA Economics Department. Fathia holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and African Area Studies from UCLA and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.