Kiana Carnline

About Kiana

Kiana Carnline is an Affordable Housing and LIHTC Executive Recruiter with Joseph Chris Partners, specializing in connecting real estate developers, investors, syndicators, and affordable housing organizations with the talent they need to grow. Her recruiting expertise spans real estate development, construction, asset management, portfolio management, finance, accounting, and executive leadership.

Working with organizations across the country, Kiana understands the unique challenges of recruiting professionals with affordable housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) experience. From Development Managers and Directors of Development to construction leadership, asset management professionals, and finance executives, she focuses on identifying individuals whose experience and career goals align with her clients' long-term needs.

Throughout her recruiting career, Kiana has supported searches across both affordable housing and market-rate multifamily development. Her experience includes working with developers, owners, operators, investors, and syndicators to identify talent across multiple disciplines. While her background spans the broader real estate and construction industries, affordable housing has become her primary focus.

As a member of the Women's Affordable Housing Network (WAHN), Kiana is committed to continuing her education and building meaningful relationships within the affordable housing community. She recognizes the important role that experienced professionals play in bringing affordable housing developments from concept to completion and is passionate about supporting the organizations working to expand access to quality housing.

Kiana takes a relationship-driven, consultative approach to executive search. She believes successful recruiting starts with understanding the people behind the resumes, the organizations behind the opportunities, and what motivates both sides. With a background in project management and data analysis, she brings a thoughtful and strategic perspective to every search, emphasizing transparency, communication, and long-term fit.

Whether partnering with an affordable housing developer to build out its team or helping an experienced LIHTC professional explore their next career opportunity, Kiana is committed to creating connections that make a lasting impact.

Recruiting Specialties: Affordable Housing Recruiting | LIHTC Executive Search | Real Estate Development | Development Management | Asset Management | Portfolio Management | Construction Management | LIHTC Syndication | Real Estate Finance | Multifamily Development | Executive Leadership.