Staff Member

Homeownership Manager

Chelsea Balestino is the Homeownership Manager for the MWCLT. She guides families through the process of achieving affordable and sustainable homeownership. With a background in real estate law, Chelsea previously worked as a paralegal for Lane Pearson at Fleckenstein, Young & Pearson, P.C., the attorney who authored the legislation that established the program and responsible for drafting all MWCLT documents. That experience gave Chelsea a deep understanding of the loan closing side of homeownership, which now serves as a strong foundation for supporting buyers on the front end of the process. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chelsea is passionate about making an impactful difference in the community by expanding access to affordable housing. Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys life with a spouse and two young daughters.