Mission
To build thriving communities by connecting the voices and coordinating the efforts of NDC members working to create stable, secure, and affordable re-housing, rental, homeownership, and wealth-building opportunities for Coloradans; regardless of their race, class, and zipcode.
Staff
Jonathan Cappelli
Executive Director
Jonathan has served as the organization’s Executive Director since 2016. Prior to his work with NDC, Jonathan worked in real estate acquisition/development for the Urban Land Conservancy, and provided urban planning and land use technical assistance through his firm Cappelli Consulting. He has a Master’s of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado, Denver, and a BA in Political Science and Environmental Science from St. Olaf College, MN.
Maggie Lea
Program Director
Maggie serves NDC as Programs Director, leading our grant-funded programs, communications, and partner engagement. Maggie joined NDC to drive community-owned and benefitting real estate work to ensure housing solutions and equitable development prioritize existing communities. Maggie previously worked for Mile High Connects where she was focused on housing, transit and economic opportunity. She has a Master’s of Arts in Conflict Resolution from the University of Denver, and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Duke University.
Lukas Hagen
Research and Policy Manager
Lukas tracks and analyzes local policies across the Front Range, organizes NDC’s local advocacy efforts, and leads research projects that inform NDC’s policy initiatives. Lukas holds a BS in urban planning from Michigan State University and an MPP from the University of Michigan. He previously worked in new construction and home preservation with Habitat for Humanity in Denver.
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NDC works to improve local, state, and federal policy for affordable housing; coordinates a coalition of 25 organizations on advocacy campaigns; educates and conducts research on cutting edge housing topics; provides financial health training for tenants of affordable housing; and provides technical assistance to nascent community and organizations looking to make a difference in the housing landscape of their communities.
However, we cannot do this work without your help! If supporting these initiatives is of interest to you, please consider making a tax deductible donation to our organization today using the button below!
If you have any questions about donating, please email us at Jonathan@ndcollaborative.org.