ABOUT
MM Development Advisors, Inc. (MMDA) is a real estate development and affordable housing consulting firm founded in January 2016. MMDA is a New York State and Monroe County–certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).
MMDA has deep experience in the development of affordable, supportive, and sustainable housing throughout New York State. MMDA works with nonprofit and for-profit developers, municipalities, and community-based organizations to guide projects from concept through completion. The firm has extensive experience navigating complex public and private funding sources and structuring innovative financing strategies tailored to each client’s goals and project needs.
Our Team
Monica McCullough
President & Founder
With more than 25 years of experience in mission-driven housing and community development, Monica has an extensive track record in the affordable housing industry. Monica is experienced in a variety of affordable housing financing resources, including 9% LIHTC, 4% LIHTC, SLIHTC only preservation, tax-exempt bonds, historic tax credits, brownfield tax credits, energy credits, federal and state capital subsidies including HHAP and MLLP, FHLB, Section 8 and ESSHI.
Prior to founding MMDA, Monica served as a senior executive for a regional non-profit housing and social services organization, overseeing real estate development, housing rehab, and housing counseling programs across New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Puerto Rico. Prior to that, Monica spent eight years as Executive Director of a faith-based non-profit that developed and managed
affordable housing, provided first-time homebuyer counseling, and operated a Shelter + Care program.
Monica holds a Juris Doctor, from the Syracuse University College of Law, a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Rochester.
Monica has served in leadership roles on the boards of several nonprofit organizations in the Rochester area and currently serves as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of NY’s Affordable Housing Advisory Council. Monica is active in the Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY), NYS Rural Housing Coalition, NYS Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH), and is a founding member of NY Women in Real Estate (NYWIRE).
In addition to her work at MMDA, Monica owns and operates the Austin Family Farm, a fourth-generation homestead farm located in Allegany County that focuses on land conservation.
Email: monica@mmdevelopmentadvisors.com
Phone: 315-559-3181
Jenifer Kaminsky
Vice President of Real Estate Development
Jenifer oversees project planning, financing, and execution of projects for clients across New York state. She has over 20 years’ experience in the affordable housing and community development field including new construction, historic adaptive reuse, supportive housing, preservation, and shared-equity housing models. Jen is experienced in a variety of affordable housing financing resources, including 9% LIHTC, 4% LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, historic tax credits, brownfield tax credits, energy credits, federal and state capital subsidy including HHAP and MLLP, FHLB, Section 8 and ESSHI.
Prior to MMDA, Jen served as Director of Planning and Community Development for a neighborhood-based non-profit focused on Buffalo’s West Side where she led their efforts to create high-quality, sustainable affordable housing and community spaces. In this role,
Jen oversaw affordable housing development, property management and maintenance, and community development programs. Prior to that, Jen coordinated the rehabilitation and conversion of buildings to share-equity cooperatives across New York City. Jen also worked at the New York City Housing Authority to evaluate potential sites for future affordable housing.
Jenifer holds a Master of City Planning degree with a concentration in Housing and Community Economic Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in history and medieval studies from Wesleyan University.
Jen currently serves on the board of the Buffalo Arts Studio, is a founding member of the Buffalo Jewish Collective, and is the President of the Oxford Square Block Club. Jen is active in the NYS Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) and NY Women in Real Estate (NYWIRE).
Email: jen@mmdevelopmentadvisors.com
Phone: 716-775-7193
Becca Burglewski
Vice President of Administration & Project Manager
Becca oversees administrative operations and helps lead the firm’s supportive housing and shelter work. Becca works closely with development teams to secure public funding and advance housing solutions for vulnerable populations. Becca also has expertise in grant writing and securing federal funding across nearly every major federal agency.
Becca is experienced in a variety of federal and state affordable housing financing resources, including HOME, HHAP, FHLB, and ESSHI.
Prior to MMDA, Becca served as Chief Operating Officer for a national grants consulting firm. In this capacity, she led grant application development for over 15 nonprofits across the country, raising over $200 million in federal grant funding through nearly every federal funding agency, including
the Departments of Justice, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Housing and Urban Development.
Becca holds a Master of Humanities degree with an emphasis in Women’s Studies from Wright State University and a bachelor’s degree in history from University of Florida.
Danielle Kenny
Director of Operations & Project Manager
Danielle oversees the operations of MMDA real estate assets to ensure their long-term sustainability, community impact, and financial success. Danielle has worked in the affordable housing industry for almost a decade with a focus on nonprofit housing and commercial development. Danielle is experienced in a variety of state affordable housing resources such as 9% LIHTC, historic tax credits, RESTORE, HHAP, ESSHI and FHLB.
Prior to MMDA, Danielle served as the Director of Real Estate Development for a non-profit in the Southern Tier. Danielle led the development of two award winning historic rehabilitations as well as various other construction projects including both new construction and preservation rehabilitation, resulting in nearly 300 units of affordable housing. Danielle also administered two land banks, bringing more than 50 vacant properties back to productive use, including rehab, demo, and new construction projects.
She served on the executive committee for the New York Land Bank Association, leading efforts to further land bank funding and long-term success of the Land Banks statewide.
Danielle holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Colorado Technical University. Danielle is active in NY Women in Real Estate (NYWIRE).
Email: danielle@mmdevelopmentadvisors.com
Phone: 607-738-2234
Carol Oster
Senior Project Manager
Carol leads projects through planning, financing and execution for clients across New York State. She has more than 30 years of real estate and affordable housing experience, participating in the successful development of wide variety of tax credit financed, mixed use, and mixed income developments. Carol has extensive experience obtaining financing from resources including 9% LIHTC, 4% LIHTC, SLIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, historic tax credits, FHLB and federal and state subsidies including HHAP, Section 8 and ESSHI.
Most recently, Carol served as Vice President of Development for a Rochester-based for-profit affordable housing developer, overseeing conceptual planning and construction of housing developments for families and seniors throughout New York State. Prior to that role, Carol was a founding partner in two real estate development and consulting firms and has worked in asset management, property management, and commercial loan underwriting.
Carol holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from SUNY Brockport.
Carol is a founding member of NY Women in Real Estate (NYWIRE).
Email: carol@mmdevelopmentadvisors.com
Phone: 585-410-4830