Executive Board Members

Kimberly Overman

President and CEO

Kimberly Overman, CFP
The Financial Well, Inc., CEO
Housing Leadership Council of Tampa Bay, Founder and CEO

Kimberly Overman is a dynamic and accomplished individual who has made a significant impact in her professional and public service endeavors. With a strong commitment to community welfare, Kimberly has dedicated her career to public service, striving to create positive change and improve the lives of those around her. As an experienced leader, Kimberly has served as a County Commissioner, where she has successfully advocated for issues such as affordable housing, economic development, and environmental sustainability. Her tireless efforts have earned her recognition for her ability to bring diverse stakeholders together and find practical solutions to complex problems.

Kimberly's passion for public service extends beyond her elected position. She actively volunteers with various organizations, supporting causes related to education, healthcare, and social justice. Her dedication and compassion have earned her the admiration and respect of her peers and constituents. With a strong academic background and a keen interest in policy development, Kimberly possesses a deep understanding of the issues facing her community. She continues to work tirelessly to build a brighter future, ensuring that everyone has access to the opportunities they deserve.

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Elizabeth Strom

Vice President

(813) 469-0519
[email protected]

Elizabeth Strom is Associate Professor in the School of Public Affairs at the University of South Florida. She previously served as the Director of USF's Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships. She has published on urban development and affordable housing issues in such journals as the Urban Affairs Review, Journal of Urban Affairs, and Housing Policy Debates. She is the author of two books, Building the New Berlin: The Politics of Urban Development in Germany’s Capital (Lexington Books 2001) and The Urban Politics Reader (Routledge 2007).

Dr. Strom has been active in carrying out assessments and evaluations for local governments and community-based organizations. Working with graduate students, in recent years she has provided a needs assessment of affordable housing in Dunedin, FL and a needs assessment/baseline study of the Sulphur Springs and East Tampa neighborhoods of Tampa as part of a grant-funded project through the CDC of Tampa, and created a housing plan for Hardee County. She has served on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board of Hillsborough County.

She holds a PhD in Political Science from the City University of New York (1996), a Masters in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1985), and a BA from Swarthmore College (1980). Prior to joining USF, she was Associate Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University-Newark.

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Ricardo Gilmore

Secretary

(813) 314-4502
[email protected]

Ricardo L. Gilmore is a senior partner and co-founder of Saxon|Gilmore. Mr. Gilmore has practiced law for more than 40 years and specializes in the areas of business and corporate law, real estate, public finance, and commercial litigation. He serves as special counsel to housing authorities in Florida and other states relative to affordable housing development matters, involving a multiplicity of legal issues unique to housing authorities as well as applicable to governmental agencies and/or corporate entities. He has developed a specialty in public housing law and has been involved in two extensive litigation matters appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court that established nationwide precedents. Further, Mr. Gilmore has been involved in the establishment and operation of instrumentalities and affiliates associated with development and fundraising for housing authorities.

He is a frequent speaker at conferences concerning public and affordable housing issues, including conferences sponsored by the Housing Development and Law Institute (HDLI), the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), the National Organization of African-Americans in Housing (NOAAH), the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA), and the Florida Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (FAHRO). For his full biography, go to https://www.saxongilmore.com/attorneys/ricardo-l-gilmore/.

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Alison A. Hewitt

Treasurer

(813) 438-0020
[email protected]

Alison A. Hewitt
President/CEO Alison A. Hewitt & Associates

Alison A. Hewitt, the President and CEO of Alison A. Hewitt and Associates, is a hands-on community development leader that possesses a wealth of practical business experience and a fresh vision for individuals interested in developing and growing their own businesses and bringing meaningful change to communities.

Ms. Hewitt is responsible for retaining and recruiting businesses to help expand a community’s business climate and increase investment in local neighborhoods. She has worked on large-scale developments; has experience in public funding projects, including grants; and knows how to partner with the private sector to get projects done.

Ms. Hewitt has over 20 years of successful economic development and community affairs management experience, including as the Executive Director for the State of Florida’s Office of Urban Opportunity in Tallahassee, FL. Hewitt implemented business assistance programs to over 200 businesses, marketing/branding strategies, public outreach and surveys and other Strategic Plan Activities to both Community Redevelopment Areas in Manatee County, South County and 14th Street CRAs.

Hewitt served as President and is a founding member of the Central Florida Chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) and currently serves on the board of Advantage Capital Partners (a national venture capital firm with a focus on New Market Tax Credits).

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Directors

Nathan Hagen

Director

YIMBY Chapter Lead

Nathan Hagen, YIMBY Tampa

Nathan Hagen, as the founding chapter lead of YIMBY Tampa (Yes In My Back Yard), has been at the forefront of local advocacy work. His tireless efforts have equipped him with specific policy knowledge regarding national-level housing reform initiatives. Nathan possesses an intimate understanding of the local barriers that hinder effective housing policy implementation.

Driven by a passion for positive change, Nathan believes that his skills can significantly contribute to the development and successful implementation of housing policies in the Tampa Bay area. His constructive voice is poised to enrich the conversation at the Housing Leadership Council of Tampa Bay. Through his leadership and commitment, Nathan aims to create a more equitable and sustainable housing landscape for the community.

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Latoria "Tori" Boyd

Director

Lead Property Asset Management

Latoria Boyd

With over 24 years of industry experience, Latoria Boyd has excelled in all facets of real estate, from management to development. As a seasoned professional, she has led Property/Asset Management teams, ensuring compliance, effective planning, and successful development. Her responsibilities include implementing comprehensive business plans, driving marketing initiatives, and managing strategies that promote optimal operational, financial, and overall portfolio performance.

Currently, Latoria is associated with three companies:

Signature Property Development LLC
Signature Property Management of Florida LLC
Signature Property Services of Florida LLC

Latoria’s expertise lies in property development, management, and services. Her unwavering commitment to excellence makes her a valuable asset in the dynamic field of real estate.

She has played a significant leadership role in developing both conventional and affordable multifamily housing communities across the west coast of Florida. Her contributions span from project acquisition through construction, lease-up, stabilization, and ongoing management.

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Elise Batsel

Director

Stearns Weaver Miller

Elise Batsel is a Shareholder and a member of the Firm’s Board of Directors at Stearns Weaver Miller. With over 25 years of experience, Elise specializes in land use, zoning, permitting, and transactional real estate. She represents both national and local developers, as well as property owners, before local, state, and federal governments. Elise’s expertise covers a wide range of matters, including variances, rezonings, permitting, licensing, comprehensive plan amendments, and entitlements for multi-family, commercial, industrial, hotel, master-planned, and mixed-use projects. She also advises clients on economic development projects, environmental permitting, and the redevelopment of environmentally impacted sites.

In the real estate arena, Elise assists property owners and developers with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and complex development agreements. Her extensive experience and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset in the field of land use and real estate law.

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Layla Hayavi

Director
North Tampa Housing Development Corporation and Related Entities

Layla Hayavi, Director
North Tampa Housing Development Corporation and Related Entities Ms. Hayavi is the Director of the North Tampa Housing Development Corporation
(NTHDC) and Related Entities of the Tampa Housing Authority. She is the Performance Based Contract Administrator for the Project Based Section 8 Program in the State of Florida and the Virgin Islands and has been involved in the PBCA program since 2006. She also serves as the Director of Business Operations for Related Entities of the Tampa Housing Authority.

Ms. Hayavi has also worked for a unit of local government as the Manager of Affordable Housing Programs at Hillsborough County, Florida where she oversaw the CDBG, HOME, SHIP, Local Housing Trust Fund and NSP programs.

Ms. Hayavi is also recognized as an expert in the fields of Performance Based Project Administration, Community Development, and housing regulatory standards. In addition, Ms. Hayavi serves on the board of several local and national affordable housing and community organizations including: Local Housing Administrators
Coalition, National Leased Housing Association, Housing Leadership Council of Tampa Bay and Leadership Hillsborough.

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