Ryan Afari

Board Secretary & Policy Committee Chair

Ryan Afari is the Director of Acquisitions at Hillcrest, where he leads a team in strategic investments and urban development. A Cornell University graduate with a background in real estate, Ryan has developed housing at all income levels, with a particular passion and focus on the adaptive reuse of historic buildings in Los Angeles. Deeply committed to community impact, Ryan served for many years as Chair of Land Use and Management for the Downtown LA Neighborhood Council and has held leadership roles in several civic organizations across Los Angeles.