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Jerrod Delaine is the Chief Executive Officer of The Delaine Companies, a native of South Florida with roots in the Miami Lakes and Miramar communities. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Architecture from Florida A & M University School of Architecture and Environmental Technology, as well as a Master of Science degree from New York University Schack Institute of Real Estate. 

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With over a decade of experience as a seasoned Real Estate Developer, Jerrod has honed a comprehensive skill set encompassing Design, Construction, Finance, Affordable Housing, and Asset Management.

During the initial five years of his career at Forum Architecture and Interior Design, Jerrod primarily focused on project managing affordable housing projects in the southeast region of the United States. As an academic, he serves as an adjunct professor at both NYU, his alma mater, and Pratt, where he educates Graduate and Undergraduate students on development, public-private partnerships, urban economics, and portfolio management.

Following eight years as the Director of Development at Carthage Real Estate Advisors, Jerrod established himself as a thought leader in urban housing policy. He is a founding member of The Delaine Companies, a value-based company that is dedicated to leveraging access to capital markets to enhance communities through real estate finance and development.