Amanda Novak is the Executive Director of Twin Cities Housing Development Corporation, joining the organization in May 2025. Ms. Novak brings over 15 years of leadership experience in affordable housing, nonprofit strategy, and cross-sector partnerships. Prior to TCHDC, she held senior leadership roles at the YMCA of the North and CommonBond Communities, where she led strategic planning, program expansion, and initiatives focused on the preservation and development of affordable housing across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Ms. Novak holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Environmental Studies from St. Olaf College. She is a recognized leader in regional collaboration and has served on advisory councils and nonprofit boards focused on affordable housing, sustainability, and civic engagement.