Ellen Martin

Ellen Martin joined the California Housing Finance Agency in 2021 as the Director of Business Development and Stakeholder Relations and assumed the role of Director of Homeownership in 2023. She is responsible for overseeing CalHFA’s homeownership programs, including the Agency’s flagship downpayment assistance programs as well as specialty offerings such as the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Program and CalHFA’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program.

Prior to her tenure at CalHFA, Ellen was a Principal with Economic & Planning, Systems, Inc. a full-service urban economics consulting firm experienced in all financial aspects of the land use planning and real estate development process. During her tenure there, Ellen offered expertise regarding development impact fees, infrastructure finance, real estate market and development feasibility analysis and many other aspects related to public finance and urban economics.

HFAi24 Session: Expanding Your Reach into Communities of Color

AC24 Session: Expanding Pathways to Homeownership