Fathia Macauley
Fathia Macauley has joined Decro as its Chief Real Estate Development Officer. In this role, she provides oversight for the organization’s strategy for affordable housing and mixed-use development as well as asset management for its real estate portfolio. With over 30 years of experience in the community development finance field, she has financed and developed redevelopment projects throughout California. As a developer and lender, she has helped create over 5,000 affordable homes and managed more than $1 billion in CRA and affordable housing investments. Before joining Decro, she was Chief Lending Officer at Housing Trust Silicon Valley, overseeing over $320 million in loans. She is a board member for Grounded Solutions Network, Northern California Association of Non-Profit Housing, Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services, and Innovative Housing Opportunities.
Armeen Neshat
Armeen Neshat has joined Decro as its Real Estate Development Director. He is responsible for the development of affordable housing and mixed-use projects, managing them through all phases—from due diligence and acquisition to construction and completion. With seven years of experience in affordable housing and urban planning, he previously served as Deputy Director of Affordable Housing Production in the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office. In that role, he led key initiatives like Project Homekey and the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, securing over $103 million in funding for AHSC projects. He also expedited all 170 affordable housing projects in the city, facilitated the acquisition and financing of 1,250 interim housing units, and advanced innovation in permanent housing construction to expand housing access across Los Angeles.
