Kamara has nearly 18 years of experience in affordable housing finance.  As Director of Analytics and Sales, she manages the Affordable Analytics team, overseeing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and private placement deals.  She also partners with Production and Sales to promote Agency production and provide client-based solutions.

Before joining Bellwether, Kamara was a Senior Relationship Manager at Freddie Mac for 5 years, working with Lenders and Sponsors to structure Targeted Affordable Housing transactions.  Prior to Freddie Mac, she spent 12 years at Bank of America as a Tax Credit Originator, working with Syndicators to identify investments for both Proprietary and Multi-Investor Funds.

Kamara holds an MBA from Pepperdine University - Graziadio School of Business and Science and a BS in Business Administration from California State University at Northridge.

AFFILIATIONS

Clifford Beers Housing – Current Board Member

Merritt Community Capital – Former Board Member