Sarah McIntire joined Housing Trust in August 2025 as a Senior Loan Officer. In this role, she originates and underwrites loans for affordable housing development projects across the region.
Sarah is a mission-driven affordable housing professional with over 17 years of experience in non-profit housing development and public policy. Prior to joining Housing Trust, she spent 11 years at MidPen Housing, most recently serving as Senior Project Manager and Head of Development Values Contracting. During her tenure, she led multifamily new construction and rehabilitation projects across six Bay Area counties, managing developments from feasibility through closing and into construction and operations. Sarah also played a key role in shaping MidPen’s Values Contracting Policy and Program and co-led the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California’s Fair Contracting Working Group, promoting equity in procurement and workforce development.
Sarah began her career in housing policy at the City of Oakland while earning her Master’s Degree in City Planning from the University of California, Berkeley, with a concentration in housing, community, and economic development. She also holds a BA in International Development Studies with a minor in Geography from UCLA, with a focus on urban and regional development planning.
A native of Berkeley, Sarah is passionate about building inclusive communities through housing, community development, and equitable procurement strategies. She enjoys dancing, gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family and community.