Mary Clem Routhieaux came to Aeon with an extensive background in affordable housing operations and fundraising leadership. She has devoted her career to applied problem-solving in pursuit of community well-being, with vast experience in building fundraising programs to connect people to a mission. Most recently, Routhieaux served as the Executive Director for the Community Housing Fund of Washington County, Oregon, a nonprofit CDFI and revolving loan fund that finances the production of affordable housing. Previously, she was Executive Director and Chief Advancement Officer at Episcopal Homes of Minnesota. Routhieaux holds a master’s degree from the University of Delaware in applied economics and a bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College in economics and English. She also holds a specialization in design thinking and innovation from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.