Bob Pohlman

Executive Director

Mr. Pohlman has been the Executive Director of the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) in the District of Columbia since its formation in 2000. His current position follows a 23-year career in the District of Columbia Government, where he served in a number of financial and housing positions including Comptroller, Deputy Director, and Director of the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development, Deputy Mayor for Finance, and Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia.  He has served as a member of the DC Tax Revision Commission, Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force and as Chair of the Housing and Community Development Reform Advisory Commission.  More recently he co-chaired Mayor Gray’s Sustainable Housing and Community Development Transition Working Group and has been appointed by the Mayor to serve on a newly constituted Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task force.  He is a member of the Board of Directors of Manna, Inc. and serves on the District of Columbia Housing Authority Advisory Committee, BB&T DC CRA Steering Committee and the PNC Community Advisory Committee.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska and an MBA from George Washington University.

Ginger Rumph

Development & Communication Director 

Ginger Rumph is responsible for maintaining  relationships with existing funders and seeking new funding opportunities for CNHED.  She is also responsible for creating and executing an overall communications strategy for CNHED, in accordance with its strategic plan and advocacy priorities. Throughout her career, Ginger has worked with a wide range of institutions and individuals to support affordable housing, workforce and business development, sustainable neighborhoods, engaged communities, and strong organizations. In her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, she held leadership positions in two CDC coalitions that provided shared staffing services; served as a real estate developer; and worked for the county economic development department. Most recently, Ginger worked for Enterprise Community Partners in Columbia, MD, as Director of Knowledge Building. She holds a Master of Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and a Master of Social Work, Community Organizing, from the University of Pittsburgh and is a former Peace Corps volunteer.

Danielle Burs

Policy Officer

Danielle Burs is responsible for CNHED’s committees and working groups, and assisting the Executive Director with coordinating CNHED’s programmatic priorities in the areas of policy and advocacy.

Danielle, a member of the Maryland Bar, holds a JD from The American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC and a BA in Government and International Relations and English from Clark University in Worcester, MA.  Prior to joining CNHED, Danielle completed a fellowship at a DC affordable housing nonprofit and was a student attorney at the Washington College of Law Community and Economic Development Law Clinic.

Danielle practiced martial arts for several years and is the unofficial muscle for CNHED.

Martine Marcelin

Program Officer

As CNHED’s Program Officer, Martine Marcelin is responsible for coordinating the organization’s programmatic priorities in the areas of training, communication, and special projects.

She is from Florida and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Public Relations from Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Prior to coming to the Coalition, Martine completed a one-year service term as an AmeriCorps Team Leader in Miami, Florida. Martine brings not only nonprofit experience, but also a real passion for the Coalition’s work. In her spare time, Martine likes jogging, reading, and exploring the city.

Matt Haggerty

Operations Officer

Matt Haggerty is CNHED’s Operations Officer, responsible for conducting and overseeing many of the internal tasks of the organization. Originally from Michigan, he holds an undergraduate degree in finance and economics from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Public Policy degree from the George Washington University. Prior to joining CNHED, Matt worked in corporate finance in Michigan and in finance at the National Academy of Sciences in DC. Matt enjoys running and softball on the Mall, bike commuting, attending Nationals games, and living near the H St. Corridor with his wife Sarah.

Elizabeth Falcon

Campaign Organizer

Elizabeth Falcon is responsible for overseeing the Housing For All Campaign. Her responsibilities include developing campaign strategy and implementing outreach and advocacy efforts. Elizabeth holds a BA in International Relations and Philosophy from American University in Washington, DC and has over 5 years of campaign experience. She acted as an organizer for the Save Our Safety Net Campaign immediately before joining CNHED. Elizabeth has completed extensive training in community organizing, including the five month organizing institute developed by the Catalyst Project in San Francisco, CA and the Midwest Academy’s Organizing For Social Change.