Molly Simpson
About Molly Simpson
Molly Simpson is the Manager of Multifamily Green and Healthy Housing Financing Business at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in clean energy, green building, and community development.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Molly Simpson serves as the Manager for the Multifamily Green and Healthy Housing Financing Business at Fannie Mae in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, she develops and manages mortgage products designed to promote sustainability in multifamily housing. Her efforts have led to the creation of over $100 billion in Green Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS). Additionally, she supports lender partners in the delivery of green mortgage loans and analyzes Fannie Mae's triple bottom line impact.
Experience at Department of Energy & Environment
Molly Simpson worked at the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) in Washington D.C. Metro Area, starting as a Green Building and Housing Affordability Specialist in the Urban Sustainability Administration from 2014 to 2017. She then served as a Sr. Program Manager for the 'Solar for All' initiative in the Energy Administration in 2017 for a duration of 7 months. Her roles included enhancing urban sustainability and managing renewable energy projects aimed at making solar power more accessible.
Background in Urban Planning and Sustainability
Molly Simpson's educational background includes an M.P.S. in Sustainable Urban Planning from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Environmental Studies, Economics, Political Studies, and Urban Studies from Bard College. In addition, she holds an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Bard College at Simon's Rock and a Certificate in Real Estate Finance from Boston University. These academic credentials underpin her expertise in sustainable urban development and affordable housing policy.
Previous Roles in Urban Development and Housing
Before joining Fannie Mae, Molly Simpson held various positions in urban development and housing. She was a Program Manager at the Urban Land Institute's Terwilliger Center for Housing from 2012 to 2014 and served briefly as an Energy Efficiency and Green Building Specialist at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2012. Additionally, she worked as a Project Coordinator at Mosaic Urban Partners and as an Analyst at The Cadmus Group, Inc., gaining diverse experience in both public and private sectors.
Skills in Affordable Housing and Community Development
Molly Simpson specializes in affordable housing policy and practice, showing a deep commitment to fostering sustainable urban development. She has extensive experience across public, private, and non-profit sectors in focusing on clean energy, green building, and community development. Her work involves supporting lender partners in green mortgage loan delivery and reporting on sustainability impacts to stakeholders, reflecting a comprehensive approach to integrating sustainability with housing affordability.