Nicole B. Travis
Principal
Nicole led development for Florida's third-largest city. As Tampa's Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, she oversaw a portfolio that added more than $4 billion in development value, secured $100 million for affordable housing, delivered the $310 million Rome Yard redevelopment with the Tampa Housing Authority, and shaped the City's approach to community benefits. Before Tampa, she rose to Deputy City Manager in Lakeland. She has sat on the public side of the table and knows what housing authorities and developers need from a relocation partner.
Certified Redevelopment Administrator. MBA. Bachelor of Architecture, Hampton University.
Kayon Henderson
Principal
Kayon brings more than 15 years in housing and community development, including service as the City of Tampa's Housing and Community Development Director. She administered the full federal and state funding stack, including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG and SHIP, led HUD-required reporting, and steered the division through federal and state audits. She has led RFP development, contract monitoring and subrecipient agreements, and coordinated nonprofits, developers and lenders to expand affordable housing. She structures layered financing that closes funding gaps.
Certified Occupancy Specialist. HQS Inspector. Master of Public Administration, University of South Florida.
Aidza Antonio
Senior Advisor
Aidza has guided residents through relocation and return. At the Tampa Housing Authority, she supervised HOPE VI Community and Supportive Services, designed HUD-approved work plans and case-management systems, coordinated resident relocation and prepared relocation compliance reporting. Her work spans the full anti-displacement toolkit, from foreclosure prevention to homeownership supports. She designs and delivers bilingual homebuyer education and credit-building programs that help families stay in place or move toward ownership.
HUD-Certified Housing Counselor. NeighborWorks America Certified Homebuyer Education Trainer (Spanish and English). B.A., University of South Florida.