Beyond the Resume Podcast with Emily Kurtz (How Curiosity Built My Career)

In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Emily Kurtz, Chief Housing & Development Officer at RiseBoro Community Partnership, to explore her 20-year journey in affordable housing and community development. Emily shares how a sociology degree and a curiosity for cities led her to urban planning, and eventually to leading one of New York’s most impactful housing organizations.

Julio LaraNovember 3, 2025Women in Housing and Finance, affordable housing, RiseBoro, nonprofit leadership, urban planning, real estate development, community impact, career growth, work-life balance, social impact careers, New York City housing, mission-driven work