Beacon Communities announced the promotion of Jennifer Steinberg to senior vice president, development.
Based in New York City, Steinberg has played a central role in expanding Beacon’s footprint across the state since joining the company in 2021. She currently manages pipeline growth and execution for 3,500 units of active projects, including Beacon’s first New York City initiative, a 952-unit NYCHA PACT project in the Bronx that will deliver comprehensive upgrades for more than 1,700 residents, including 600 seniors.
“Jennifer’s promotion is built on both her strong track record before and at Beacon Communities and her deep commitment to resident-centered housing,” said Dara Kovel, CEO of Beacon Communities. “Her ability to manage complex projects while keeping people at the heart of the work makes her the right leader to guide our development efforts in New York.”
Steinberg’s recent accomplishments also include the award-winning 35 Broadway project in Menands, a fully electric community with 67 apartments, more than half reserved for formerly homeless veterans, with on-site support services. In Ulster County, she oversaw renovations across Birchwood Village, Chambers Senior Housing, and the Birches at Saugerties, preserving 212 affordable homes using an innovative financing structure that reduced pressure on scarce housing resources.
Prior to joining Beacon, Steinberg directed development at the West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing. She is a former board member of Women in Housing and Finance and a 2021 92NY Women inPower fellow. She holds a B.A. from Williams College and a Master of Urban Planning from NYU Wagner.
“Beacon has given me the opportunity to work on projects that expand housing access, preserve affordability, and improve quality of life for residents,” said Steinberg. “I’m honored to step into this new role and continue advancing Beacon’s mission across New York.”
Linda Goodman, who has served as senior vice president of development for New York since 2022, will retire at the end of 2025 after nine years with Beacon and a distinguished career in affordable housing.
