Donna DeRose, CPM has brought a wealth of experience in property management to HallKeen. Her background includes managing market rate, LIHTC, and affordable communities, as well as both federal and state public housing. Donna holds a B.A in Management from Westfield State University. She holds a number of accreditations including Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) and C3P (Tax Credit Certification). Donna has worked closely with developers on conventional, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, and HOME projects and is able to successfully transition a property from development to occupancy. She has effectively supervised market-rate lease-ups, LIHTC conversions, and has overseen affordable housing lotteries for affordable properties.

Donna volunteers with All Hands and Hearts, a non-profit organization that addresses the needs of communities impacted by natural disasters around the world. Donna oversees a diverse portfolio of properties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and plays a supportive role with HallKeen Management, serving as mentor to new HallKeen recruits as needed.