Our Staff

cwessner@davidsonhousing.org

Connie is a 25+ year resident of Davidson, having moved here with her husband Dave who is a faculty member at Davidson College. She served as a K12 administrator at Community School of Davidson from 2009-2022. Prior to that position here in Davidson, Connie was the co-owner of The Davidson Group, a consulting firm that provided digital and print communications services, including strategic planning and positioning to organizations in the nonprofit, higher education, and government sectors. In addition she has worked as a research associate at the Intergovernmental Health Policy Project at George Washington University and in a variety of policy and budget positions at the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare. She holds a Master’s Degree in Politics and Public Policy from Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA.

candi@davidsonhousing.org

What are your primary job responsibilities?

• Screen and approve tenants
• Prepare lease agreements
• Handle tenant issues and collect rent
• Work with vendors on maintenance and repairs
• Handle move ins/ move outs
• Ensure property is legally in compliance

Education and/or Experience:

Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO), fair housing certified, 20 years in affordable housing

What are the aspects of the job you enjoy most?

I am honored to work in affordable housing. I take great pride in knowing I have helped the most vulnerable people in society to secure a suitable home. There is nothing more gratifying.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I am passionate about family. I spend most of my time with my grandkids. I like to volunteer on Saturday mornings distributing supplies to our homeless. I love to shop, mainly for others. My favorite time of the year would be summer. I am happiest when I am helping others.

maranda@davidsonhousing.org

What are your primary job responsibilities?

As the Affordable Housing Counselor for Davidson Housing Coalition, I oversee the Affordable Housing process ensuring that it is accessible to all eligible families. I coordinate and oversee outreach efforts which include marketing, volunteer and community partnerships management, educational programs including preparing and updating course materials, conducting workshops/information sessions, facilitating classes, and scheduling guest facilitators.

Education and/or Experience:

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Administration and 20 years of experience working in the Human Service field. My years of experience reached a wide spectrum, from providing community outreach for State-funded programs to private non-profit Homeowners Associations. Working at Davidson Housing Coalition allows me to utilize my many years of experience while helping others with that one thing everyone needs: “a place to call home”.

What are the aspects of the job you enjoy most?

I’m very passionate about making a difference and being able to help support families and individuals in their journey to achieving their goals of homeownership and financial capability, which is awesome. The best part of this job, is when clients get to the end of the program and are ready to move into their home and put everything they have learned into play, with the educational foundation and confidence to be successful.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? 

In my spare time, I find myself gardening. I also enjoy running, weight training, playing chess, volunteering in the community, and socializing with friends and family. I would like to travel more in the future.