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Staff Spotlight: Rodrigo Ramos, Assistant Asset Manager

Staff Spotlight: Rodrigo Ramos, Assistant Asset Manager

Rodrigo Ramos’ career pathway has been inspired by curiosity, persistence, and a deep commitment to affordable housing. His journey began as an undergraduate at California State University Dominguez Hills, where he pursued a dual ...
Newsletter – January 29, 2026

Newsletter – January 29, 2026

Commitment to California (C2C): We're Looking For Our 2026-2027 Merritt Scholars! Play a key role in building the next generation by helping us find future leaders in affordable housing! The Merritt Scholars program supports emerging ...
Newsletter – December 16, 2025

Newsletter – December 16, 2025

Thank You For a Successful 2025! As we close out another impactful year, we’re grateful to our partners, developers, investors, staff, and the entire affordable housing community who help drive our mission. From every affordable home ...
Staff Spotlight: Pavlin Buchukov, CDFI Director

Staff Spotlight: Pavlin Buchukov, CDFI Director

Pavlin Buchukov’s career journey has been both strategic and mission-driven: with deep experience in lending and community development, Pavlin has helped grow organizations while ensuring that greater access to capital reaches the ...
Staff Spotlight: Darné Lang, Administrative Assistant

Staff Spotlight: Darné Lang, Administrative Assistant

Throughout her personal and professional journey, Darné Lang has always been driven to help others grow and thrive. Whether supporting children in special education classrooms or helping her team at Merritt drive meaningful change in ...
Newsletter – November 17, 2025

Newsletter – November 17, 2025

Thank You For a Successful Partners Celebration! We’re deeply grateful to all our partners who joined us for Merritt’s 2025 Partners Celebration and who make our work possible every day. Your collaboration, commitment, and shared ...
Newsletter – October 25, 2025

Newsletter – October 25, 2025

We're Excited to Share Our 2024 Impact Report! Our 2024 Impact Report celebrates the people, partners, and projects at the heart of our mission — investing in affordable housing and people, building a stronger California. Thank you to ...
Staff Spotlight: Ari Beliak, President & CEO

Staff Spotlight: Ari Beliak, President & CEO

Ari Beliak’s path to leadership at Merritt is rooted in a lifelong commitment to impact and belief in the power of people. Raised by a former refugee and social activist rabbi, Ari grew up attending demonstrations and engaging in ...
Newsletter – September 25, 2025

Newsletter – September 25, 2025

Commitment to California (C2C) Update: Merritt Scholars Reception at SCANPH Kicking off conference season at SCANPH was the perfect opportunity to welcome our Merritt Scholars and connect with our partners. Thanks to all who attended ...
New Property Closing: Casa de la Luz

New Property Closing: Casa de la Luz

Congratulations to Hollywood Community Housing Corporation on their newest project: Casa de la Luz, located in East Los Angeles. This property will provide housing for 93 low-income households, including 40 units reserved for those ...
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