In this heartfelt and insightful panel, longtime mortgage banker and moderator Tim Carpenter leads a discussion with Lori Gay
President & CEO, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los
Angeles, and Sidra Goldwater Advisor, Disaster Recovery & Rebuilding, Fannie Mae. Together, they explore the human and financial dimensions of post-disaster recovery—from restoring hope to rebuilding homes and addressing complex issues like heirs’ property and intergenerational wealth. Lori shares powerful on-the-ground stories of resilience and the importance of “hope as leverage,” while Sidra offers expert insights into Fannie Mae’s disaster response, lending guidance, and innovative tools for long-term housing stability. This session highlights how compassion, clarity, and collaboration drive true recovery—turning numbers into stories of hope.