Become a Housing Literate Leader!
The NoCo Foundation is excited to partner with the Colorado State University Everitt Real Estate Center in engaging community leaders in housing conversations and solutions for Northern Colorado. Housing Literate Leaders are committed to investing their time and energy to learn from experts and empower themselves to meet the ever-changing housing needs of our communities.
The application cycle is closed.
What to Expect
Over the course of the program, nine class sessions will be held in Fort Collins, which participants are expected to attend in full. Classes cover a range of topics related to housing, including regional context, supply & demand challenges, development barriers and opportunities, as well as federal, state and local policy.
Participants will engage in class discussion and complete “homework” assignments outside of class time. Snacks, beverages, and lunch are provided for each session. Program tuition is $750.
Program participants Will:
- Actively learn about complex Northern Colorado housing issues from all angles including: land acquisition, water, policy implications, affordability, and funding, via presentations, and dialogue
- Interact and dialogue with regional housing leaders for an inside view of issues affecting Northern Colorado’s housing future
- Build active connections with key stakeholders in the region and state
Who is the cohort designed for?
We welcome a wide variety of applicants and hope to have a well-rounded and diverse cohort of community professionals. This program is intended to provide a broad base of housing knowledge to those who don’t already work within the housing system, or those who work in a specific part of housing and want to learn more about other topics.
Program Details:
The 2026-2027 cohort of Housing Literate Leaders will meet on the third Wednesday of the month, September through May. Please note, meeting locations are still being finalized, but meetings will be held primarily in Fort Collins.
*Please note, this date is one week earlier to avoid conflict with spring break.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Wednesday, March 10, 2027*
Wednesday, April 21, 2027
Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Contact Information:
Brooke Cunningham, NoCo Foundation Regional Housing Officer
bcunningham@nocofoundation.org
Patti Chapman, CSU Everitt Real Estate Center Assistant Director
Patti.Chapman@colostate.edu
Congrats to the 2026-2027 cohort
| Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Jen Bray | Homeowner Services Coordinator | Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity |
| Tatum Cochran | General Manager | Horse & Dragon Brewing Company |
| Tommi Cox | President/Board of Directors | United Neighbors/Vecinos Unidos |
| Adam Crowe | Economic Development Manager | Larimer County |
| David Eisenbraun | Planning Director | Weld County |
| Rebecca Everette | Community Development Director | Larimer County |
| Gary Floyd | Senior Project Manager | Lamp Rynearson |
| Logan Graves | Principal Planner | Town of Timnath |
| Cayley Griffin | Strategic Initiatives Coordinator | Impact Development Fund |
| Nick Haws | Principal | EPS Group |
| Laura Light-Kovacs | City Councilor | City of Loveland |
| Sandra Mezzetti | Senior Planner | Town of Windsor |
| Ryan Mick | President | The Mosaic Companies |
| Erik Mikysa | Founder | Sashcara Homes and Fort Collins Building Science and Beer |
| Jared Olson | Senior Population Epidemiologist | Larimer County |
| Bob Overbeck | Assessor | Larimer County |
| Shirley Peel | Commissioner | Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission |
| Lainie Peltz | Town Board Member | Town of Windsor |
| Shani Porter | Planning Director | Town of Severance |
| Melanie Potyondy | City Councilmember | City of Fort Collins |
| Tasha Stewart | Water Efficiency Coordinator | City of Loveland Utilities |
| Sarah Sullivan | Community Bank President | ANB Bank |
| Jennifer Swanty | City Councilor | City of Loveland |
| Serena Thomas | Programs Director | Homeward Alliance |
| John Todd | Retired | Petroleum Geologist & Real Estate Professional |
