Our Next Speaker

Madelyn Peay - CEO of New Habitat for Humanity Metro Richmond  

Madelyn Peay is an accomplished veteran and dedicated public and affordable housing professional who believes that having a safe, healthy place to call home is a right that every family and individual should enjoy. She has served in the housing world for 20 years and has a long track record of success in property management, asset management, and real estate investment. She served as the Chief Operating Officer of Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) for 12 years, lending her HUD programs expertise and leadership to their organization. In 2018, she started her own company, Peay United, focused on increasing access to affordable housing and financial freedom.

She believes that improving the housing industry in any area also promotes healthier and safer neighborhoods, and serves on the Board of the Virginia Housing Alliance and The City of Richmond’s Affordable Housing Trust fund Board, supporting and advocating for the expansion of affordable housing opportunities. Now, as the CEO of Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, she will lead the strategic direction and fundraising efforts of the organization.