T'Brenn Kelly-McKinnon

T'Brenn Kelly-McKinnon

Chief Investment Officer

T’Brenn Kelly-McKinnon, RPP, MCIP, is the Chief Investment Officer of CHAF, where he leads investment strategy and execution to preserve naturally-occurring affordable rental housing. With a background in urban planning, real estate, and data systems, he has built scalable delivery infrastructure that combines rigorous underwriting with mission-driven impact. T’Brenn has overseen investments securing at-risk rental homes and is advancing a growing pipeline of non-profit-led acquisitions across urban, suburban, and rural communities. His work reflects a commitment to housing stability, public capital stewardship, and sector resilience – grounded in the belief that long-term affordability can be achieved through smart, values-aligned, and community-rooted investment.

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