Meet Our Staff Members
Annissa Lambirth-Garrett, MPA, CPM
Executive Director
annissa.lambirth-garrett@chicagotrustfund.onmicrosoft.com
Annissa Lambirth –Garrett began working for the City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development in March 2013 and began serving as the Executive Director of the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund in October 2016. As Executive Director, Annissa is responsible for leading the Trust Fund and overseeing its daily operations and $35 million dollar budget. She comes to the Trust Fund with over 22 years of Affordable Housing, Economic, and Community Development experience. Her experiences include Urban Planning, Housing Development, Economic Development, Community Development, Workforce Development, and Affordable Housing Property Management.
Michelle Jacinto
Administrative Assistant
michelle.jacinto@chicagotrustfund.onmicrosoft.com
Michelle Jacinto has been with the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund team for over 10 years. In addition to her pivotal function in supporting the Executive Director, she also plays a key role in providing services to the rest of the Trust Fund team, Board Members, and property owners. Michelle provides administrative and technical assistance and ensures that tasks are completed and deadlines are met.
Jenee Garrett, BS,MS
IT/Operations Specialist
jenee.garrett@chicagotrustfund.onmicrosoft.com
Jenee Garrett has been with the Trust Fund since 2017. She has over 10 years of information technology experience with specializations in health information technology and project management. She currently manages daily operations and any IT support needed throughout the Trust Fund. Jenee is also ITIL v4 Foundation certified.
Jason L. Sethen, Esq
General Counsel
jason.sethen@chicagotrustfund.onmicrosoft.com
Jason L. Sethen, Esq is the Chicago Low- Income Housing Trust Fund’s General Counsel, and has been with the organization since 2015. He received his Juris Doctorate from Notre Dame Law School, and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst and, a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of North Dakota.
Amy Tran, BA
Program Development Coordinator
amy.tran@chicagotrustfund.onmicrosoft.com
Amy Tran joined the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund staff as Program Development Coordinator in 2017, after providing contractual services as a liaison for nearly two years. She currently manages a portfolio of properties participating in the Trust Fund’s Rental Subsidy Program and serves as the lead staff on the AFC Housing Initiative, Vets Initiative and Chronically Homeless Initiative Program (CHIP).
Marvin Harris, BA
Program Development Coordinator
marvin.harris@chicagotrustfund.onmicrosoft.com
I am a former U.S. Marine and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Public affairs from the University of Illinois at Chicago. My background is primarily in Low-income housing program monitoring and reporting. I have worked with program compliance across an array of affordable and subsidized housing programs with multiple municipalities including Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison since 2010.
BreAnna Scott, BS
Program Development Coordinator
breanna.scott@chicagotrustfund.onmicrosoft.com
BreAnna Scott joined the Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund as a Program Coordinator in 2018. She received her bachelors of science from Illinois State University in 2016. She comes to the team with case management experience. She is very eager to the join the team.
Janice Dodd
Program Development Coordinator
janice.dodd@chicagotrustfund.onmicrosoft.com
Property manager for over 10 years of project-based and tax credit properties. Included budget preparation, reconciling weekly and monthly variance reports. Maintained waiting list, and initial recertification. CHAC housing specialist including annual interim recerts and processing landlord payments.
Michelle Nolan, BS
Program Development Coordinator
michelle.nolan@chicagotrustfund.onmicrosoft.com