Bethany Hull

Washington D.C. – Department of Housing and Community Development

BETHANY HULL is a seasoned impact finance and startup professional with over 15 years of global experience launching innovative initiatives. She recently served as Senior Finance Advisor at USAID, focusing on sovereign guarantees and blended finance. Currently, she advises NatureDots, an AI-driven water quality startup. Her previous roles include consulting engagements with leading impact investing initiatives, public sector and development finance credit underwriting at Standard Chartered, and launching a corporate innovation consultancy at the Cambridge Innovation Institute.

Project

The District of Columbia is advancing efforts to stabilize and expand Limited Equity Cooperatives (LECs) to address housing disparities, preserve affordable homeownership opportunities, and build intergenerational wealth for low-income and historically underrepresented residents. This initiative will develop essential tools and strategies to strengthen LEC governance, financial sustainability, and long-term viability, positioning the District as a leader in innovative and sustainable homeownership solutions. By enhancing support for these cooperative housing models, D.C. aims to maintain affordability while creating pathways to wealth building for underserved communities.