our mission
"The mission of the African American Alliance for Homeownership is to increase homeownership and economic stability for African Americans and other underserved individuals by improving access, ensuring advocacy, providing awareness, education, and knowledge."
our STORY
Founded in 1997 by Co-Founder and Executive Director, Cheryl Roberts, AAAH helps Portland families access homeownership opportunities, housing counseling, and long-term housing stability.
Today, AAAH continues this mission through programs like Power to the People PDX™ (P2P), supporting homeowners with energy upgrades, healthier homes, and affordable solutions for the future.
Cheryl Roberts
Executive Director
Vera Lewis
Executive Assistant,
HUD-Certified Housing Counselor
Edgar Ohito
P2P Program Manager
Hiermon Medhanie
P2P Program Manager
P2P Program Coordinator
Malik Stinson
Ayzia Roberts
Water Leak Program Coodinator
Michelle Manning
HUD-Certified Housing Counselor
Elma Lopez
HUD-Certified Foreclosure Prevention Counselor
Sven Hansen
IDA Program Coordinator
Daniel Lechuga
HUD-Certified Housing Counselor
Debra Brown
Home Retention Coordinator
Cleonda Perkins
Outreach & Marketing Intern
meet the team
We are a team of housing, energy, and community service professionals dedicated to helping families achieve housing stability and long-term homeownership success.
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