Hollie Ruth
Formerly Hollie Williams
Affordable Housing Development Consulting & Strategic Project Management for Values-Driven Teams
Available Remotely
ABOUT
I'm Hollie Ruth, a project manager, systems thinker, and community-centered consultant with 8+ years of experience leading affordable housing, urban development, and social impact initiatives. My portfolio spans projects totaling over 4,000 housing units and 1 million square feet of commercial space including managing master plan developments, developing housing access programs, and cultivating meaningful cross-sector partnerships—always grounding technical execution in equity, clarity, and a shared vision.
With a Master's in Community Development from Vanderbilt University and specialized, ongoing training in somatic trauma work, I bring a holistic approach that integrates structural change with community-led solutions—advancing initiatives through values-aligned engagement and a deep commitment to justice, healing, and collective well-being.
SERVICES
Affordable Housing Development Consulting
I work with organizations navigating the complex landscape of affordable housing development through comprehensive, start-to-finish support, including:
Project schedule, budget, and scope development
Coordination of interdisciplinary teams (design, engineering, legal, environmental, etc.)
Support for financial and site feasibility assessments
Due diligence oversight and analysis
RFP and RFQ development, including copywriting and consultant coordination
Navigation of entitlement and permitting processes
Community engagement and stakeholder alignment
Public-private partnership facilitation
End-to-end development process oversight and coordination
Strategic Project Management & Implementation
I provide project management for values-driven organizations and socially and environmentally conscious businesses. My work supports the full lifecycle of complex initiatives—from early planning to implementation—with a focus on clarity, alignment, and sustainable momentum, including:
Project scheduling, budgeting, and scope development
Interdisciplinary team coordination and leadership
Consultant procurement and management
Stakeholder engagement and communication strategy
Implementation roadmapping and execution
Systems design and operational process improvement
Milestone tracking and impact evaluation
RESUME HIGHLIGHTS
Consultant, Development Associate | The Pinyon Group | 2020–2024
Managed complex urban development projects in Los Angeles and more broadly, California, including mixed-use, mixed-income housing and public-private developments such as the Charles R. Drew University Campus Expansion in Unincorporated Willowbrook in south-central Los Angeles County and The Parcel in Mammoth Lakes, California. Coordinated interdisciplinary teams and consultants, developed and managed project schedules and budgets, and guided projects through predevelopment, entitlements, and early implementation.
Consultant, Housing Manager | Project Return | 2017–2019
Developed and led the organization's housing program for formerly incarcerated individuals in Nashville, TN, including establishing and managing internal property management systems and developing local and state housing grant applications while representing the agency in Nashville's Continuum of Care and Promise Zone Affordable Housing task groups.
Real Estate Consultant, Project Manager | Nelson Community Partners | 2017–2019
Supported affordable housing policy and asset management strategies. Built internal systems, produced quarterly performance reports on 1,200+ units, and led organizational communications and content development.
FULL RESUME
EDUCATION
Master of Education in Community Development and Action | Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Cum Laude | Kennesaw State University
CONTACT
I work with teams committed to thoughtful, values-led work and am currently taking on a limited number of consulting collaborations. If it feels like a good fit, I would love to hear from you.
Hollie Ruth (formerly Hollie Williams)