The following members comprise the AH Board of Commissioners:
Larry Stewart, Chair
Larry E. Stewart is a seasoned digital technology and product leader who marries his love of innovation and executive coaching with his passion for community revitalization. As Chair of the Atlanta Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners, he leads this $400M organization through strategic planning and executive leadership transitions.
Currently serving as Executive Director of the West Hollowell Foundation, Stewart drives neighborhood-led revitalization in Atlanta’s Westside while also managing E-StreetTeam, a consultancy for tech startups and public service organizations. A Georgia Institute of Technology graduate with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Engineering, Commissioner Stewart can be reached at commissioner.stewart@atlantahousing.org.
Joel Alvarado
Joel Alvarado currently serves as VP of Strategy and Engagement for the Partnership for Southern Equity. He spent most of his career in the government sector lobbying for private, public, and nonprofit interests. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President of External Affairs at Ohio River South. He also represented Gwinnett County at the State Capitol, served as Policy Director for the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential and was Policy Analyst/Lobbyist for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund in the Southeast.
Alvarado earned a B.A. in History at Morehouse College and an M.P.A. in Public Policy at Clark Atlanta University. Commissioner Alvarado can be reached at commissioner.alvarado@atlantahousing.org.
Matt M. Bronfman
Matt M. Bronfman serves as Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Jamestown, where he oversees global operations and corporate strategy. Under his leadership, Jamestown has executed more than $40 billion in transactions and led the acquisition and repositioning of major mixed-use projects, including Chelsea Market and Industry City in New York, Ponce City Market and Buckhead Village in Atlanta, Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, the Innovation and Design Building in Boston, and Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. Bronfman joined Jamestown as General Counsel in 1998, became Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer in 2002, and was named CEO in 2012. He currently serves on the boards of the Jewish Federations of North America, the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta (past board chair), and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, and as President of the Jamestown Charitable Foundation’s board. He is a member of the Atlanta Committee for Progress and has previously served on numerous civic and industry boards. Bronfman graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude from Tufts University and magna cum laude from Northwestern Law School. Commissioner Bronfman can be reached at commissioner.bronfman@atlantahousing.org.
Rosalind Elliott
Ms. Rosalind Elliott has been a resident of Peachtree Road Highrise since 2014 and currently serves as resident association president and current Jurisdiction Wide Council (JWC) President. She attended Washington High School and is a graduate of Spelman College. Ms. Elliott is a former employee of Atlanta Housing, is very involved in the community and has served on various boards throughout the city. Commissioner Elliott can be reached at commissioner.elliott@atlantahousing.org.
Sarah Kirsch
Sarah Kirsch is a mission-driven leader who has a passion for community development and public policy. She served as Executive Director of the Urban Land Institute, Atlanta, supporting the 1,400+ member leaders in advancing the ULI mission at the regional level. In that role, she co-led HouseATL, an initiative with over 80 partner organizations that developed a shared and comprehensive housing affordability strategy. She previously held leadership roles at BlueGround Consulting and RCLCO. She also serves as a Board Member of the Atlanta Affordable Housing Fund. A graduate of Atlanta Public Schools, Kirsch holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies from Duke University. Commissioner Kirsch can be reached at commissioner.kirsch@atlantahousing.org.
Tony Martin
Tony Martin currently serves as resident association president at Cosby Spear Highrise. Mr. Martin was an operations leader in the food and beverage industry for ten years before shifting into the building maintenance field for over a decade. He holds an Associate of Arts in Hotel Restaurant Management from Bishop State Community College, Mobile, AL. Commissioner Martin can be reached at commissioner.martin@atlantahousing.org
Bentina Terry
Bentina Terry brings extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to community development to her role as Commissioner. She currently serves as President and CEO of Southern Linc and Southern Telecom, Inc.
A licensed attorney in both North Carolina and Georgia, Terry has been widely recognized for her influence and impact, including honors such as Atlanta Magazine’s 500 Most Influential Atlantans and the National Diversity Council’s 100 Most Influential Women in Energy. Commissioner Terry can be reached at commissioner.terry@atlantahousing.org
Terri M. Lee, President and CEO
A visionary leader reshaping the future of affordable housing across the Southeast, Terri M. Lee serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Housing , Georgia’s largest public housing authority. With 30 years of experience crafting innovative solutions in urban development, Lee orchestrates comprehensive strategies that merge forward-thinking policy, strategic partnerships, and sustainable community development to transform housing landscapes.
A recognized industry leader, Lee’s honors include Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2025 Women of Influence Award, and named among Georgia Trend Magazine’s Georgia 500 influential leaders. She received the Women’s Affordable Housing Network’s 2022 Georgian Award, and selected among Georgia Engineering’s Top 100 Women. Lee holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Jackson State University, where she was a U.S. Housing and Urban Development Fellow. For questions or correspondence related to the Board of Commissioners, please contact president@atlantahousing.org.