To create innovative housing solutions in desirable communities for residents of diverse incomes and facilitate access to services to help them succeed.
We at INLIVIAN are proactively redefining our role in the Charlotte community and aspire to be the preferred provider of housing that is affordable for our growing population. By partnering with quality service providers for supportive services and becoming stronger financially, our hope is to become a collaborative leader who can present effective, affordable solutions to housing issues in Charlotte.
We are a non-profit real estate holding company with a public purpose. Our purpose is to provide decent, safe, housing that is affordable to low and moderate-income families while supporting their efforts to achieve self-sufficiency. INLIVIAN works hand-in-hand with quality service providers for supportive services and as a result, we continue to evolve as a collaborative leader, helping to provide solutions to housing issues in Charlotte and the surrounding area.
We do this through developing real estate, managing those assets, and providing caring case management and self-sufficiency programs.
Our Leadership
Kenya Lewis, EVP, People and Culture. Ms. Lewis joined the agency in July 2011.
Ms. Lewis earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Social Welfare from Winston Salem State University and a Master’s in Strategic Leadership with a concentration in Human Resources from Pfeiffer University. Ms. Lewis has served in several positions at INLIVIAN. She joined the agency working as a case manager in CORE programs, providing supportive services to our families. She has also served as both the Special Assistant and Project Manager to INLIVIAN’s Executive Office. Ms. Lewis has more than 18 years of experience working in the human services field. Prior to joining INLIVIAN, Ms. Lewis worked at two public housing agencies serving in the Resident Services departments. In her current role, she leads the Talent Operations division. Ms. Lewis works collaboratively to provide guidance in the areas of training and development, performance management, talent acquisition, benefits and compensation, employee engagement and customer service.
Ms. Lewis earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Social Welfare from Winston Salem State University and a Master’s in Strategic Leadership with a concentration in Human Resources from Pfeiffer University. Ms. Lewis has served in several positions at INLIVIAN. She joined the agency working as a case manager in CORE programs, providing supportive services to our families. She has also served as both the Special Assistant and Project Manager to INLIVIAN’s Executive Office. Ms. Lewis has more than 18 years of experience working in the human services field. Prior to joining INLIVIAN, Ms. Lewis worked at two public housing agencies serving in the Resident Services departments. In her current role, she leads the Talent Operations division. Ms. Lewis works collaboratively to provide guidance in the areas of training and development, performance management, talent acquisition, benefits and compensation, employee engagement and customer service.
Heather has been a part of the CHA team for over ten years. Prior to coming to CHA, she worked in the accounting department at the Virginia Tech Foundation. As Chief Financial Officer, Heather oversees multiple administrative departments and manages the administration and formulation of financial policies and procedures within the CHA. She has her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting, both from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Additionally, Heather is a licensed CPA in the State of North Carolina, and is a member of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Mo McRae brings an impressive background in affordable housing and community development to INLIVIAN. Prior to joining our team Mo served as Senior Project Director at KCG Companies, where she led complex development initiatives across the country. Throughout her career at KCG, she advanced into key leadership roles while overseeing major affordable and mixed-income projects that expanded the firm’s Southeast and Mid-Atlantic footprint.
Prior to KCG, Mo served as Director of the Southeast Region for Urban Atlantic,where she was instrumental in driving strategic growth, forging strong partnerships, and advancing high-impact redevelopment efforts. She has deep expertise in development execution, financial structuring, entitlements, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering housing solutions that strengthen communities.
Mo is a highly respected leader in the industry, known for her thoughtful approach to development, strong partnership mindset, and dedicated commitment to expanding affordable housing opportunities.
Kim Smith is a hands-on Executive skilled at maintaining the integrity of the asset while maximizing financial returns. Kim has over 15 years experience in the property management industry overseeing a large portfolio of LIHTC, HUD and market rate communities in NC, SC, GA and VA. Kim began on site in the Conventional market but soon found her passion within the affordable housing arena where larger impact could be made offering safe and affordable housing to all who qualify.
She is a hands-on leader for her team as well as colleagues, investors, agencies and owners. Kim is a firm believer in being the example you want others to follow.
In addition to Property Management, Kim brings a diverse background to the company with experience in accounting, marketing, software development and business management.
Before joining INLIVIAN in 2023, Allan previously served as the Director of Information Technology for the National Blood Testing Cooperative in Atlanta, Georgia and the Housing Authority of New Orleans. In the position as Director of Information Technology, he redesigned and implemented new network/systems, implementing new housing software, new ERP (JD Edwards) system and a HR system. He was responsible for developing, managing and tracking the I.T. department’s annual budget, developing infrastructure strategies, maintaining a LAN and WAN of over 200 employees, 20 servers, 20 virtual servers. He also established IT policies and procedures to support the implementation of strategies set by executive teams.
With 22 years committed to his career, Allan has experience across information systems, data management, cyber security, disaster recovery, cloud computing, systems configuration and management. This is all in addition to his associate degrees in Electronics Engineering Technology/Networking from Remington College and in Computer Information Technology from Delgado Community College plus certifications in Microsoft Azure Clous Administration, in Azure Cloud Fundamentals, IT Project Management & Cyber Security and Public Housing Management from Nan McKay University.
Cheron is an award-winning communications and public relations executive with over 25 years of experience. Her expertise and wisdom are grounded in connecting with people and translating complex information into digestible details that clarify purpose. As the Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications for INLIVIAN, Cheron is focused on educating communities on how the character of families and seniors who are less fortunate should not be judged by their checkbook, instead she believes in promoting shared values and goals as a means for changing perspectives. In addition, as a C-suite advisor and spokesperson, Cheron counsels teams through issues management and intense high-profile scrutiny by creating strategic pathways through a crisis.
Cheron holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University, a Master of Arts degree from American University, a Graduate certificate from the University of Maryland College Park, as well as the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) distinction. In addition to being an entrepreneur, Cheron has been a mentor for over 20 years and currently serves as the Diversity and Inclusion Chair for PRSA Charlotte and a coach for Girls on the Run.
