Meet the Team

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Natalia Guzmán

PRESIDENT, MANAGING DIRECTOR & PARTNER

  • 21 years of unparalleled Banking and Real Estate Development experience.

  • Community Development Finance expert, specializing in leveraging federal and state funding, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC).

  • Experience in multifamily housing financing:

    • Closed over 40 financings and managed a portfolio of over 60 projects (5,000+ units)

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Cristina Villalón, CODDI

CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER

  • An award-winning and internationally recognized licensed interior designer.

  • 20 years of interior design experience.

  • An uncanny ability to understand a client’s vision.

  • Outstanding relationships with suppliers in the industry.

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Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz, FAIA

CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER

  • Award-winning architect and design visionary.

  • 25 years of design experience all over the world.

  • Unparalleled Strategic Thinking.

  • Excellent Connector.

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Antonio Gárate

PARTNER

  • 25 years in architecture and real estate across commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial sectors in PR and abroad.

  • Led $190M+ in mixed-income/mixed-finance projects with 750+ multifamily units and commercial space.

  • Skilled in leading teams and securing public, private, and philanthropic funds for urban redevelopment.

  • Focused on sustainable design; led LEED Platinum/Gold projects; licensed in PR/FL, NCARB and LEED AP BD+C.