Mr. Patrick McAllister

Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter

Mr. McAllister is a global expert in housing finance and financial inclusion, with over 20 years of experience across public, private, and non-profit sectors. He currently leads strategy at TCIS to strengthen the policy and regulatory environment for affordable housing finance investment. His past roles include Asia Director at Habitat for Humanity, where he developed innovative housing finance solutions across South and Southeast Asia including new corporate structures, investment vehicles, microfinance and savings products, and advisory services tailored to underserved markets. He was also founder of Cauris Consult, advising clients such as the Gates Foundation, Citi, and the World Bank. His work spans Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and he holds degrees in Economics and Development Studies, along with certifications from Wharton and the Frankfurt School.