Staff and Board

Jody is strongly committed to making a positive impact in the Omaha community and has dedicated her career to affordable housing solutions. She has broad experience with complex funding streams in the development of housing and has provided leadership in the areas of supportive housing, property management, and capital improvements. Her expertise in strategic planning, operations, and project management have been instrumental in spearheading numerous initiatives aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing. A native Omahan, Jody received a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from North Carolina State University and is a graduate of Leadership Omaha, Class 46. Her dedication to social impact has earned her recognition as a trusted leader and advocate for affordable housing initiatives.

Eva is a versatile social impact leader committed to leveraging partnerships and influencing systems to achieve lasting social change. She has broad experience in community and economic development through philanthropy, nonprofits, and the public sector. Prior to joining Front Porch Investments, Eva worked at the Buffett Early Childhood Fund, in several child-serving nonprofits, and in the Arizona Governor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families. She holds a Bachelor's in Sociology from Vassar College and Master's Degrees in Justice and Social Inquiry and Business Administration. Eva is a graduate of Leadership Omaha and a member of the Boards of Directors for the Food Bank for the Heartland and the Center for Nutrition and Health Impact.

Aidan is wholeheartedly invested in enhancing the Omaha community through the development of affordable housing. With experience in private equity investment and multifamily housing development, Aidan excels in managing complex projects and funding structures. He brings a strategic approach to development, leveraging expertise in financial analysis, project management, and stakeholder collaboration to advance impactful housing solutions. Passionate about creating sustainable and high-quality living spaces, Aidan is dedicated to improving access to affordable housing and making a lasting difference. Aidan holds degrees in Business Administration and Spanish as a Foreign Language from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, along with holding his Nebraska Real Estate License.

Yolanda R. Williams (“Ms. Yo”) brings over twenty years of leadership in the areas of urban education, culture, women's equity and youth mentoring. She has navigated through tragic life experiences which eventually led her to distinguished leadership roles in public service such as Omaha Public Schools’ Board of Education (Vice President), Director for Nebraska Association of School Boards, Delegate for the National School Board Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education, Learning Community Achievement Council, Douglas County Board of Health and the Education Chair for Omaha NAACP. In 2018 she received the National Coalition of 100 Black Women-Greater Omaha Chapter’s Education Legacy Award. She holds an BA in Arts Management along with an AAS in Interior Design.

Raechel is a mission-driven support professional with a creative, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to operational and administrative duties. She brings an array of administrative and leadership skills from her previous experience in healthcare management, training and development, and the staffing and scheduling of large healthcare teams. Raechel is passionate about health equity and serving the Omaha community. She is dedicated to furthering Front Porch Investments' mission through meaningful collaboration, project management, and administrative support. Raechel is a native Omahan and holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.