SAN FRANCISCO (April 1, 2025) – BRIDGE Housing Board Chairman Kenneth M. Novack announced today that respected business and human resources expert Nathaalie Carey has joined the Board of Directors at BRIDGE Housing, the leading nonprofit affordable housing developer and manager on the West Coast.
Ms. Carey currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at San Francisco-based Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, where she is responsible for all elements of the company’s human resources strategy in support of its growth. Ms. Carey brings more than 20 years of business and leadership experience to this position as she manages workforce development and organizational design and oversees all HR functions, including talent acquisition and development, employee relations, compensation, information systems and employee benefits.
“Nathaalie recognizes that access to affordable housing is the foundation for so many other important values in life, including health, education, and financial stability,” said BRIDGE Board Chair Ken Novack. “Nathaalie’s proven management and organizational expertise will be a huge asset as we strive to fulfill BRIDGE’s mission together. We’re excited to have her join the Board.”
Her appointment takes effect April 1.
“We are honored to welcome Nathaalie to our Board of Directors and look forward to the leadership and vision she will bring to the organization,” said Ken Lombard, President and CEO of BRIDGE Housing. “Her deep expertise in human resources and public sector finance, combined with her commitment to economic and social equity, will provide valuable insight as we continue to expand our impact.”
As a BRIDGE Housing Board Member, Ms. Carey will help guide the 42-year-old nonprofit organization, a leader in providing safe, stable and affordable housing in California, Oregon and Washington. BRIDGE has a $4 billion portfolio comprising more than 14,000 units in over 120 housing communities. Together these communities are home to more than 30,000 residents, who also receive support services. More than 10,000 additional units are in the pipeline.
“I am thrilled to join BRIDGE Housing’s Board of Directors and contribute to its work of building affordable housing in high-cost markets on the West Coast,” Carey said. “Safe, stable, affordable homes are critical building blocks of healthy families and strong communities. I am eager to help BRIDGE expand and accelerate its vital mission.”
Prior to joining Prologis in 2022, Ms. Carey served as Senior Vice President, Industry Affairs and Social Responsibility at Nareit, a national trade association focused on real estate investment trusts. She has also held key leadership roles in state and local government in the State of New York.
Ms. Carey is on the advisory board of MD Ally, a public safety telehealth company, and has served as the chair of the Governance and Legal Affairs Committee for the New York State Insurance Fund. She is also a member of the Black Women on Boards organization, which aims to bolster gender and racial diversity across board seats. Ms. Carey has also served as a Board of Trustee of her alma mater, Binghamton University, where she earned a Bachelor’s in English language and literature and Master’s in public administration.
About BRIDGE Housing
BRIDGE Housing Corporation is a leading nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of high-quality affordable housing on the West Coast, with a mission to strengthen communities and improve lives. Founded in 1983, BRIDGE Housing has participated in the creation of more than 22,000 affordable homes in California, Oregon and Washington, with a total development cost of $5.8 billion. Its current portfolio totals more than 14,000 apartments that are home to more than 30,000 residents, with more than 10,000 additional units in the development and acquisition pipelines. For more information, visit www.bridgehousing.com.
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