EAH Housing, one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States, announced the addition of Colleen Mizuno and Laura Wilder to its Board of Directors. The two women will assume their new roles effective immediately.
With extensive backgrounds in affordable housing within the Hawai’i and Northern California markets, Mizuno and Wilder bring decades of experience successfully providing housing for families and individuals who call these regions home.
“You don’t have to be a part of the affordable housing industry to know that providing a safe, decent, affordable place to live is a huge need across the United States,” said Wilder. “Within this industry, it is vital that organizations are representative of the families and individuals they serve. As a Black woman in real estate, it was important for me to join the EAH Housing Board of Directors to help move the needle and aid the disadvantaged residents that the organization serves.”
“As we welcome Colleen and Laura to the EAH Housing Board of Directors, we embrace not only their industry expertise but also the powerful diversity they bring to our organization’s leadership,” said Linn Warren, EAH Housing Board Chair. “Their unique perspectives and unwavering commitment to affordable housing will undoubtedly chart a course for an impactful future, ensuring EAH Housing remains true to our mission of providing quality housing for all.”
Colleen Mizuno brings more than 40 years of construction experience in Hawai’i to EAH Housing’s Board of Directors. Her expertise in all phases of preconstruction services, marketing construction management, RFP proposal response, competitive bidding, design/assist, and design/build project delivery has resulted in a sterling project portfolio. Mizuno’s wealth of industry experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the unique construction logistics of working in an island state, the differing geographies from island to island, and an appreciation for Hawai’i’s rich multicultural heritage and community styles.
“Joining the EAH Housing board marks an exciting chapter, pulling me out of retirement for the chance to be a part of such an instrumental organization,” said Mizuno. “I have always had a passion for affordable housing projects, and as a board member, I have the opportunity to contribute profoundly to the local Hawaiian community. I look forward to bringing my expertise to the table and confidently empowering other women to pursue careers in this rewarding industry.”
