Trish began her career employed as a Lead Paint Specialist for the development of the Lead Hazard Education and Abatement Research Program for Way Finders formerly known as (HAP, Inc.) in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and the City of Springfield, Office of Housing. She led a team of individuals to recruit 300 families who had children under the age of six in Western Massachusetts over a period of five years. These families participated in educational sessions and agreed to lead abate their homes. The children were tested before abatement and post-abatement in order to compare blood lead levels.
Immediately following her experience with Way Finders, Trish began working as a consultant and Advisory Specialist for Real Estate and Economic Development firm, MBL Housing and Development now located in Amherst, Mass. This opportunity allowed Trish to work on a variety of affordable housing, economic rehab and construction projects. Currently, as a development consultant, Trish continues to collaborate with real estate development professionals to generate new opportunities for affordable housing projects, community churches, and community centers in Massachusetts. Throughout her professional career, Trish has provided consulting services for numerous multi-million-dollar real estate development projects for various housing and non-profit organizations seeking to make available decent, safe sanitary and accessible affordable housing, and capital improvements in Massachusetts.
To date, Trish is dedicated to provide consultation to affordable housing projects and community organizations with a mission to positively impact the lives of marginalized individuals and families throughout our region.
