Arielle Nash
"Building Bridges for the Next Generation"
Ingram's 20 in Their Twenties
Recognized by Ingram's Magazine as one of the Kansas City region's most accomplished young professionals —validating a track record of impact that belies her age.
Class of 2022The Kansas City Call
Featured Profile • August 2023"Young Entrepreneur Learns Real Estate World Best By Watching Father Hone His Craft" —Featured in Kansas City's historic African American newspaper, founded in 1919.
Kansas City City Council
Official Recognition • December 2022Honored by the Kansas City Mayor and City Council in an official legislative session recognizing her leadership and contributions to affordable housing development.
Third Generation Transformation
Arielle Nash represents the third generation of the Nash family transformation—the living proof that breaking cycles creates exponential impact.
When Arielle was just 15 weeks old, her father took her to Kansas City City Hall. She has been around public service her entire life—watching her father break barriers, transform neighborhoods, and prove that where you start doesn't determine where you finish.
She brings the analytical precision of a trained real estate professional combined with the lived understanding that affordable housing isn't about buildings— it's about whether a mother can sleep at night knowing her children are safe.
"When we walk into a room with housing finance agencies or city councils, they're not just seeing a development firm. They're seeing two generations of commitment—my father who lived the crisis, and me who refuses to let it continue."
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Education & Training
Washington University in St. Louis
Pursuing Integrated Studies with focus on Sociology, Anthropology, Business, Political Science, and Economics. Deep focus on the sociological dimensions of housing—insecurity, discrimination, and structural inequality.
Pembroke Hill School
Graduated from one of Kansas City's premier college preparatory institutions. Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Dance Team, Chinese Club.
Capitol Hill Policy Fellow
Gap year on Capitol Hill with the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance—the committee with direct oversight of all HUD programs.
Novogradac NCDC Certificate
Comprehensive certification covering LIHTC, New Markets Tax Credits, and Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits—the full spectrum of community development tax incentives.
Professional Timeline
Co-Founded The Nash Group at Age 14
Became the youngest co-founder in Missouri affordable housing development history, partnering with her father to build a firm grounded in lived experience and next-generation vision.
Pembroke Hill Graduate & Capitol Hill
Graduated from Kansas City's premier prep school, then chose to defer college to pursue hands-on policy experience working on Capitol Hill with the House Financial Services Subcommittee.
Ingram's 20 in Their Twenties
Recognized by Ingram's Magazine as one of Kansas City's most accomplished young professionals—a testament to her impact in affordable housing development.
Artemis Real Estate Partners
Private equity analyst for Artemis Real Estate Partners (Washington, D.C.)—a $9 billion commercial real estate investment firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
President, The Nash Group & Washington University in St. Louis
Leading The Nash Group's development efforts while pursuing her degree at one of America's premier research universities, focusing on housing sociology and community development.
Global Perspective, Local Roots
Arielle's worldview was shaped not just in Kansas City, but across continents. Her studies took her to Japan, where she immersed herself in a culture that approaches community planning with intentionality and intergenerational thinking.
English
Native
Spanish
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Her trilingual fluency isn't just an academic achievement—it's a practical tool for connecting with the diverse communities The Nash Group serves, for building trust across cultural boundaries, and for understanding housing needs that transcend language.
Current Roles
The Nash Group, LLC
President & Co-Founder
Leading development operations for 254+ affordable housing units representing $100M+ in TDC.
AGI Affinity, LLC
President & Co-Founder
AI consulting for underserved communities with a Gen Z digital native perspective.
The Nash Group Community Foundation
Co-Founder
501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting housing stability and community education programs.
The Digital Native Perspective
Community Researcher
A researcher who spends time listening to people to understand their needs—combining data with human stories to inform development decisions.
Technology Forward
Currently studying Python programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning—bringing cutting-edge technology to affordable housing development.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Believes in holistic wellness—understanding that stable housing is foundational to mental, physical, and emotional health.
Mother to Asher
Driven by the desire to set an example for her son—showing him that purpose and profession can be one and the same, and that legacy continues through each generation.
"My father showed me that transformation is possible. My job is to show others the same thing—and to build systems that make transformation sustainable."
Why This Work Matters
Arielle's academic focus on housing sociology isn't abstract—it's the intellectual foundation for solving real problems. She studies housing insecurity because families in Kansas City, St. Louis, and West Palm Beach are living it.
She examines discrimination because communities she serves face barriers that data alone cannot capture. She interrogates inequality because she knows that affordable housing is the foundation upon which all other opportunity is built.
Today, Arielle serves as the primary point of contact for all affordable housing policy initiatives, working directly with state housing finance agencies, local governments, faith-based organizations, and community development partners across Missouri and Florida.
Connect With Arielle
anash@thenashdevelopmentgroup.com
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