chfa welcomes two new members to its board of directors

(DENVER) – Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to announce that Governor Jared Polis has appointed Melinda Pollack and Willa Williford to its Board of Directors. CHFA’s Board serves as its governing body and is tasked with supporting CHFA’s mission to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. The Board is comprised of 11 members including the state auditor, a member of the governor’s cabinet, eight governor-appointed members confirmed by the State Senate, and one member of Colorado’s General Assembly.

Melinda Pollack, Blue Meridian Partners
Melinda Pollack serves as managing director, catalytic supports for Blue Merdian Partners, a philanthropic organization focused on scaling solutions that increase economic and social mobility for young people and families in poverty. Prior to joining Blue Meridian, Pollack was senior vice president for national initiatives at Enterprise Community Partners. In this role, she oversaw strategic planning, national fundraising, and program management with a focus on access and opportunity in affordable housing, economic mobility, health, and environment. Her previous experience also includes roles at Mercy Housing and The George Washington University Neighbors Project. Pollack earned a bachelor of arts degree from George Washington University and a master’s in public administration from the University of Colorado, Denver.

Willa Williford, Alterra Mountain Company
Willa Williford is a real estate executive currently serving as vice president of workforce housing for Alterra Mountain Company. She supports development, acquisition, and asset management of workforce housing for Alterra’s 18 resorts in North America. Prior to Alterra Mountain Company, Williford was founder and principal of Williford LLC, a consulting practice focused on affordable and workforce housing solutions in the Mountain West. Her career spans 25 years and many roles in affordable and workforce housing including roles with Boulder County, US Bank Community Development Corporation, and Boulder Housing Partners. Williford lives in Crested Butte and holds a bachelor’s degree from Reed College and a master’s in urban and regional planning degree from University of Colorado, Denver.

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