Chrystal Kornegay
Chief Executive Officer
MassHousing

Chrystal Kornegay is a mission-driven problem solver whose career is defined by repositioning organizations for growth. Her data-informed, laser focus on outcomes has led to increases in state investments in affordable housing and the launch of nationally recognized programs to advance mixed-income housing, climate resilience and homeownership.

For nearly two decades, Chrystal has held senior positions in the nonprofit and government sectors, using transactions to drive change. Under her leadership, MassHousing has grown to serve exponentially more people, and secured over $500M in government funds to expand housing production and preservation. More than one-fourth of the dollars that MassHousing has lent in the past five decades have been delivered during Chrystal’s tenure.

Prior to joining MassHousing, Chrystal served as Undersecretary of the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development. She previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the community development corporation Urban Edge.

Chrystal lends her fun-loving spirit to the industry by serving on the boards of the National Council of State Housing Agencies and the National Housing Trust. Chrystal holds a master’s degree in urban planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hunter College.