Episode 109 | Part Two: Lisa Gutierrez, SVP and Director of Business Development for Affordable Housing, U.S. Bank

ChangeMakers with Katie Goar

In Part Two of our conversation with Lisa Gutierrez on ChangeMakers, we explore the human side of affordable housing development. Lisa shares inspiring stories from her portfolio, including groundbreaking projects like one of the nation's first LGBTQ+ senior housing developments and the revitalization of a historic Bracero farm worker housing complex in Soledad, California. As a 2023 inductee into the California Housing Consortium's Hall of Fame, Lisa discusses her unexpected journey from a college graduate in communications to a leading voice in affordable housing finance. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and network-building, particularly through her involvement with the Women's Affordable Housing Network and various industry boards including the Housing Trust of Silicon Valley and Enterprise Community Partners. The episode concludes with Lisa's perspective on team leadership at U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, where her group's impressive tenure—ranging from 13 to 20+ years—speaks to their deep commitment to the mission of creating affordable housing. Through personal insights and professional wisdom, Lisa illustrates how providing "home" isn't just about building structures, but about creating foundations for successful lives. Join Katie for this inspiring conversation about leadership, mentorship, and the collaborative spirit driving innovation in affordable housing development.