WHAT WE DO

Solving Housing Challenges Together

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Understanding the landscape
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Building alingment
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Creating opportunity
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Removing Barriers
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Strengthening belonging
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About Us

Taos Housing Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advances attainable housing in and around Taos by coordinating the land, policy, and partnerships required to get homes built. We listen to the community, build alignment across sectors, and turn shared priorities into action.

We work to remove barriers that limit housing, from outdated land-use codes and slow approval processes to gaps in infrastructure and financing. By bringing together residents, local organizations, employers, policymakers, developers, and funders, we help move housing from idea to implementation and ensure Taos remains a place where people can live, work, and stay connected to their community.

About our Organization:

Taos Housing Partnership is a nonprofit charitable organization recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Legal name: Taos Housing Partnership FEIN: 92-422-9414 IRS determination date: February 16, 2024 Mailing address: PO Box 964, Taos, NM 87571 Email: info@taoshousingpartnership.org

Meet the Team

Lisa O' Brien, Execute Director of Taos Housing Partnership.

  • Calling Taos home since 1995, Lisa is an active community member who continues to dedicate her time serving local nonprofits both professionally and through her volunteerism. More recently, Lisa served as Foundation Director at Taos Community Foundation where she was instrumental in launching The Fund for Taos, an emergency action Fund, that granted nearly $2m into community for three separate emergencies (COVID-19, the 2022 Wind Storm event, and the Hermit’s Peak wildfire), and was a founding leader of EC-COAD (Enchanted Circle-Communities Active in Disaster). In her new role as Executive Director of THP, Lisa looks forward to working across all sectors of the community to get to housing solutions. Lisa believes creating affordable options for our community is going to require an all-hands on deck approach and is thrilled with the opportunity to help set that table.

  • Executive Assistant

    Angela is passionate about serving the Taos community by helping individuals and families find safe, affordable housing. Drawing on her background in healthcare administration, operations, and customer service, she is committed to making the housing process welcoming, accessible, and supportive for every client. She values building strong relationships, connecting people with resources, and working alongside community partners to improve quality of life. Angela believes that stable housing is the foundation for healthy, thriving communities and is proud to contribute to that mission every day.

Loe Marcoline, Taos Housing Partnership, About Us.

  • Full bio goes here.

  • Housing Program Manager

    Aimée “May” Schaefer is a mission-driven nonprofit leader with experience directing programs, coordinating operations, and supporting community-based services. She has led youth and family programming at YMCA Taos, and taught in university film and media programs. Her background includes staff supervision, scheduling, family coordination, grant writing, and building organized, safety-focused systems for service delivery. She also brings strong communication, project management, and community engagement skills, along with experience serving diverse populations in New Mexico. In addition to her nonprofit work, she holds an MFA from NYU and a BA from the University of New Mexico, reflecting a strong foundation in leadership, creativity, and education.

  • Summer High School Intern

    My name is Kameron Cordova, and I am a 15-year-old student at Taos High School. I am currently serving as an intern with Taos Housing Partnership, where I am learning about affordable housing, community development, and the work that goes into supporting individuals and families in Taos. I enjoy gaining hands-on experience, learning new skills, and contributing to projects that make a positive impact in my community. This internship is giving me the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while exploring my interests and future career goals. I am proud to be part of the Taos Housing Partnership team and look forward to continuing to learn throughout my internship.

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  • Catherine Hummel, Chair

    Luis A. Reyes Jr., Vice-Chair (Not Pictured)

    Leticia Pacheco, Secretary, Treasurer

    Dawn Singer

    Jessie Hook (Not Pictured)

    Mark Goldman

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  • No single organization can address housing alone. We collaborate with trusted local partners to move projects forward, support families, and strengthen housing capacity across our region.

    We’re proud to partner with:
    Homewise
    ANB Consulting
    Benthouse
    Daniel Werwath
    Project Moxie
    Questa Economic Development Fund
    SITES Southwest
    Taos County
    True Kids 1

Thank You to Our Donor Partners

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