Passionate about the power of real estate to effect social change, Cherie has extensive experience providing real estate and development services to public and private organizations. With an understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in real estate, Cherie provides expertise in strategic real estate planning; organizational readiness assessment; buy versus lease analysis; property and land acquisition/disposition; financial mapping; public/private financing; stakeholder relationships and project management.

Cherie is the former President of Mercy Housing SouthWest, where she led the development, acquisition and management of more than 2000 units of multifamily, affordable and senior housing as well as single family homes in Colorado and Arizona. Cherie was a member of the project team that developed the HealthOne Centennial Healthcare Plaza, the Director of Development for the Colorado Symphony, owner/operator of Crystal Sundries-chain of downtown sundry stores and a Registered Nurse. A recognized community leader, Cherie was Board Chair of the Mile High Community Fund and was the founder of the Jewish Community Response to Family Violence. She also served on Mayor Hancock’s Community Planning & Development Transition Team. In 2003, she was named a “Woman to Watch” by Jewish Women International and, in 2011, was selected by the Denver Business Journal as one of Denver’s Outstanding Women in Business. She is also a Licensed Realtor and has an extensive personal and professional network throughout the region.

Specialties: City Projects provides expert real estate advising, development services and project management to help nonprofit organizations achieve social change through real estate in healthcare, human services, housing and community development.The City Projects team integrates each client’s mission, programs, financing and fundraising strategies into the day-to-day requirements of the project. In addition, the team serves as a translator between the client’s staff, board and the project team.
Experience

Founder & President
City Projects, Inc.
2004 – Present (9 years)Denver, CO
City Projects provides expert real estate consulting and development services for nonprofits. Whether you’re looking to expand, renovate, develop, buy, lease, sell or plan to develop a property, City Projects will implement a real estate strategy that positions your organization to thrive.

Learn more: http://www.city-projects.com