About
Ms. Winter Chaslow joined USA Properties Fund in August 2026 as Vice President of Property Operations. In this role, she directly oversees the regional managers responsible for managing day-to-day operations at USA communities.
Winter’s return to USA Properties Fund marks a full-circle moment in her career. She first joined the company in 2006 as an on-site staff member, eventually transitioning into the compliance department before moving on to broader leadership roles. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Property Operations at Mutual Housing California, where she served on the Executive Team, leading the organization’s largest department. Throughout her career in the affordable housing sector, she has held leadership roles in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors across Sacramento and the Bay Area. Her early career experience as a Montessori Master Teacher also remains central to her approach, shaping her focus on team leadership and organizational culture.
Winter is a strategic, people-focused leader who embraces a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Her leadership style is deeply informed by her personal background; having been raised in project-based HUD housing, she possesses a unique, first-hand understanding of the residents’ experiences. This perspective fuels her commitment to equitable treatment and mission-driven management. She is a dedicated advocate who believes that creating supportive environments and cultures for success is the foundation for effective property operations.
Winter holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and maintains professional certifications as a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) and a Certified Occupancy Specialist, Advanced (COS-A).