Kate Davidoff, Ph.D.
About Kate Davidoff, Ph.D.
Kate Davidoff, Ph.D., is the Director of Sustainable Communities, ESG at Fannie Mae, with a robust background in urban planning and public policy.
Current Position at Fannie Mae
Kate Davidoff, Ph.D., is the Director of Sustainable Communities, ESG at Fannie Mae. In her role, she focuses on identifying and implementing sustainable practices within communities. Her work includes launching a $5 million Innovation Challenge aimed at increasing the affordable housing supply and reducing racial disparities.
Previous Roles at Prosperity Now
Kate Davidoff served as the Director of Affordable Homeownership at Prosperity Now from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she was the Associate Director of Affordable Homeownership from 2016 to 2019. In these roles, she was based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area and focused on policies related to affordable homeownership.
Experience at The Pew Charitable Trusts
From 2014 to 2016, Kate worked at The Pew Charitable Trusts as a Senior Associate. In this capacity, she was involved in policy analysis and community outreach efforts in Washington D.C. Her work contributed to the organization's objectives in public policy.
Educational Background
Kate Davidoff holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Public Policy from Rutgers University, which she obtained in 2015. She also earned a Master of Urban Planning (MUP) from the University of Michigan in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Design and Environmental Analysis from Cornell University in 2005.
Expertise in Urban Planning and Public Policy
Throughout her career, Kate Davidoff has developed significant expertise in urban planning and public policy. Her work includes identifying solutions to supplement federal, state, and local funds for improving energy efficiency and climate resilience. She has extensive experience in policy analysis, community outreach, and public policy initiatives.