Tenure with Crosland
Since 2007
Professional Experience
As an affordable housing Vice President, Dionne is responsible for developing affordable multifamily communities. Key tasks in this process include acquiring sites, conducting feasibility studies, retaining and managing design professionals, obtaining project financing, gaining entitlements and regulatory approvals, supervising general contractor activities during project construction, and providing oversight of initial lease-up.
Prior to joining Crosland, Dionne managed investments at NewSchools Venture Fund in Boston and Earnest Partners in Atlanta. She began her experience in financial services as an investment banking analyst at Salomon Brothers in New York. Dionne also worked as a consultant with McKinsey & Company in the Chicago and Atlanta offices. There she advised clients on strategy, organization and operations.
Affiliations and Accreditations
• Urban Land Institute, Affordable Housing Council Member
• Charlotte Apartment Association, former Public Relations Committee
• Licensed Real Estate Broker, GA
Education
M.B.A., Harvard University
B.A., Economics, Spelman College |