Columbia, MD (June 27th, 2024) – Enterprise Community Partners, a national affordable housing nonprofit, today announced the promotions of Meaghan Vlkovic and Baaba Halm to Senior Vice Presidents of Programs, Solutions. The Solutions team’s expansion comes on the heels of Enterprise’s landmark milestone of one million homes created and preserved. In their newly created roles, Vlkovic and Halm will lead continued expansion of the Solutions division which oversees programmatic growth, prioritization, partner relations, stakeholder collaboration and state and local policy advocacy across U.S. regions. They will assume the responsibilities held by former Chief Program Officer Judi Kende and will both report to Jacqueline Waggoner, President, Solutions Division.
“Baaba and Meaghan have extensive experience, practicality, creativity and tireless commitment to the communities and carry with them a passion for innovative solutions that gets to the heart of our housing market’s toughest challenges,” said Jacqueline Waggoner, President, Solutions Division. “As an Enterpriser for 17 years, Meaghan has amplified our capabilities in the Southeast, driving our programs locally and remaining a committed housing advocate. Baaba has driven the New York housing market for the last three years and led with solutions that impact intersectional issues, from resiliency, shared housing, to policy issues statewide. I’m so excited to have them bring their collective decades of experience and deep understanding of Enterprise and its mission to help meet the needs of the communities we serve.”
In her new role, Vlkovic will oversee and lead the Southeast, Gulf Coast and Midwest markets, as well as Enterprise’s resilience efforts. Vlkovic has spent the last 14 years as Vice President and Southeast market leader, during which she elevated the Atlanta office's profile, funding, partnerships and investing opportunities. Under her leadership, the Southeast market implemented programs such as the Enterprise’s Faith-Based Development Initiative – which leverages underutilized land owned by houses of worship for affordable housing – in Atlanta and South Florida, drove preservation and resilience programs and advocated for a number of issues from tenant protections to affordable housing resources, warranty of habitability and protections for those experiencing homelessness.
“I am honored to step into this role and advance the incredible work that Enterprise has pioneered in the Southeast and beyond,” said Vlkovic. “Our commitment to expanding affordable housing opportunities and enhancing community resilience has never been more critical. I look forward to leading our talented teams with Baaba as we innovate and advocate for policies that ensure everyone has access to a safe and affordable home.”
Baaba Halm will oversee the Mid-Atlantic, New York, California, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Tribal Nations & Rural markets and other national efforts. As VP and New York market leader, Halm guided Enterprise New York’s advocacy efforts, establishing the organization as a leading voice on housing matters statewide. She launched essential initiatives including weatherization and electrification pilot programs targeting affordable housing operators. She also spearheaded Asset Management University 2.0, offering learning and support to operators, Home 4 Good, an upstream eviction prevention pilot program leveraging an outcomes financing approach and a home-sharing program to support new immigrants.
“This is a pivotal moment in Enterprise’s pursuit to revolutionize housing solutions across the U.S,” said Halm. “As we broaden our impact, I am thrilled about the opportunity to collaborate closely with Meaghan in leadership of the Solutions Division, combining our decades of experience to build sustainable, inclusive communities that uplift and provide opportunity nationwide.”
Vlkovic earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oneonta College and her master’s degree from CUNY Hunter College in New York City. Baaba received a bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School.