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Kelly P. Lin

Go-getter · DISC type d
Research Partner at NYU REIT Center
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Kelly P. Lin is a leader in Canadian housing and economic development with over 20 years of experience in real estate, finance, and construction. She specializes in creating social and affordable housing by uniting governments, Indigenous organizations, and non-profits. She holds a Masters degree from New York University.

Beyond her professional work, Kelly explores the connection between spirituality and physical activity. Her personal interests are reflected in her authorship, where she delves into the philosophical aspects of yoga and surfing, linking them to personal growth and overcoming fear.

Unique fact: Kelly is the author of two books that explore the spirituality of yoga and surfing, titled "The Art of Being Zero" and "Fear or Surf? ".

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Research Partner
Job Level
Junior
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Personality Overview

How Kelly shows up

Fast-Paced
Challenger
Direct & Candid

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Priorities

Topics Kelly cares about

Affordable Housing
Her career is dedicated to building scalable social and affordable housing systems through creative, cross-sector partnerships across Canada.
Innovative Finance
As a Research Partner at the NYU REIT Center, she analyzes sustainable approaches like Impact REITs to address housing availability.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Research Partner
NYU REIT Center
9-2025
Regional and Civic Affairs Committee Member
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
9-2025
Chair, Interim - Women of Urban Development Institute
Urban Development Institute
7-2022 - 9-2025
Women of Urban Developmemt Institute Committee
Urban Development Institute
9-2025
Principal Advisor
Terra Housing
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2011 - 2015
Master’s Degree
New York University
Master's degree
NYU Stern School of Business
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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