Joan Bennett

Joined Board in November 2023

As a Project Manager on the New Projects team, Joan is involved with various aspects of the development of new Beacon multifamily projects. She values being a part of a team that expands access to affordable housing by developing properties that residents and neighbors can take pride in.

Joan’s previous experience includes affordable housing asset management and development, commercial real estate, work within Minneapolis neighborhood organizations and housing-based youth programming. She holds master’s degrees in Urban Planning and Social Work. Her main hobbies include playing team sports for aging athletes, running, cooking and following celebrity cats on Instagram. She lives with her wife and pets in South Minneapolis.