Kelly P. Lin

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Research Partner at NYU REIT Center

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

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? ".

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Indigenous Development
Holds a Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer certification and focuses on building economic systems with Indigenous organizations and communities.

Media Appearances

Kelly has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

2011 - 2015
Master’s Degree from New York University
Master's degree from NYU Stern School of Business

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kelly P. is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kelly P.

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

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    How fast (or slow) will Kelly P. move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Kelly P. take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

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