Elisa Barnes
is an attorney whose career has focused on social justice issues. Her litigation against handgun manufacturers and distributors won her the “Trial Lawyer of the Year” award from Public Justice. As a former counsel for parents and children in the courts of New York, Elisa has worked closely with many of the non-profit agencies that provide foster care and rehabilitative services. Elisa brings a demonstrated commitment to finding solutions to our most difficult social problems—from gun violence to family breakdown—and a lawyer’s attention to nitty-gritty particulars.
Alan Bell
is a founding principal of The Hudson Companies, Inc., one of New York's leading affordable and market rate housing development companies. Alan has built over 6,600 units of new housing in 50 separate developments, including approximately 2,500 units of affordable housing, over a career in real estate that spans almost 30 years. He has been in the forefront of building for energy efficiency, especially in the use of photovoltaic solar panels. Alan owes his success to an unwavering attention to the complex details of development.
Heli Pinillos-Schwartz
is a senior development manager and is passionate about improving access to affordable housing and helping underserved communities thrive. His experience includes: residential and commercial real estate development and partnering with non-profits, financial institutions and government. Heli is a Registered Architect in the State of New York. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from NJIT and Master’s degree in Real Estate Development from NYU, where he recently became an Adjunct Instructor. He is a native Spanish speaker and a big supporter of NYCFC.
