I met my younger self for coffee…

Written By Katie Goar

I met my younger self for coffee. She was 20 minutes late and I was 10 minutes early. She ordered a caramel frappuccino - extra whip, no hesitation. 😯 I held my nonfat latte and smiled.

🏳️ She was eager and driven, but the closed doors left her disheartened.
🏳️ She carried the weight of housing insecurity, weary from struggles she never asked for.

💌 I told her it would all work out - what feels like a setback now is actually a superpower.
💌 I listened to her doubts but reminded that her instincts will always be her north star.
💌 I gave her hope that these struggles wouldn’t break her - they would ignite a passion to uplift others.

What a path --- that has brought me to advocating for those facing housing insecurity, pushing for real solutions, and working toward a future where safe, stable, and affordable housing is a reality for all.

Katie Goar

Katie Goar started with Quadel in 2007 and began leading the company as president in 2015. She leads Quadel with a special focus on customer service and has shifted the company’s corporate culture, resulting in excellent client service. Katie brings decades of affordable housing experience, having held a mayor-appointed position in city government, a top-level management role within a public housing authority and provided portfolio oversight for 60,000 multifamily units before leading Quadel, a nationwide affordable housing consulting and training organization.

https://www.katiegoar.com/
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