Dorian Cornelius

Background

About Dorian Cornelius

Affordable housing finance executive focused on strengthening communities through strategic real estate investment, disciplined asset management, and data-informed decision making.For more than a decade, I have worked at the intersection of affordable housing, community development, and real estate finance, leading complex portfolios and public-private partnerships that support long-term neighborhood stability and economic inclusion.As a Vice President and Senior Asset Manager at PNC Bank, I oversee LIHTC investments from construction through stabilization, managing capital structures, regulatory compliance, investor reporting, and portfolio risk across affordable housing assets.Throughout my career, I have:• Managed housing portfolios with budgets exceeding $25M• Oversaw $17M in community housing assets• Recovered $750K in public funding through municipal negotiations• Generated $250K in operational savings through financial and procurement improvements In addition to my industry work, my doctoral research examines algorithmic bias in mortgage underwriting systems, exploring how artificial intelligence and financial technology influence lending decisions and access to housing.