Christine Hess

Christine Hess is tackling Nevada’s affordable housing challenges with the vision of making a lasting impact in her community. Her background includes economic and community development, business, and nonprofit organization management. This diverse experience, coupled with her expertise in public policy and advocacy, has enabled her to develop a unique, cohesive skillset suited for addressing the state’s affordable housing needs.

Prior to joining the Nevada Housing Division (NHD), Christine was Executive Director of the Nevada Housing Coalition, a statewide nonprofit organization that aims to advance and promote affordable housing for all Nevadans. Under her leadership, the Coalition identified new funding resources for affordable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting the newly launched Home Means Nevada Initiative funded with $500 million in American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

In 2023, Christine joined NHD, bringing her expertise in business management and financial leadership to the team. As Chief Financial Officer, she oversees critical operations and proudly supports NHD’s single-family and multi-family bond programs, which provide essential financing for affordable housing initiatives throughout Nevada.

AC25 Session: Optimizing New Federal Affordable Housing Resources