Catherine colyer named New Story's chief executive officer. June 1, 2026 New Story is stepping into its next decade, and Newstorycapital couldn't be more ready. Today, Newstorycapital is proud to announce that Catherine Colyer is joining New Story as its new Chief Executive Officer. After 11 years of leading New Story from a bold idea into one of the most innovative forces in housing access for underserved families, its Co-founder and CEO Brett Hagler is transitioning onto the board of directors. Catherine, who has served on New Story's board for the past two years, is stepping into the CEO role at exactly the right moment. "It's a dream come true to know that New Story is in the hands of a leader of Catherine's caliber." - Brett. Catherine comes to New Story from WaterEquity, where she served as COO and helped build one of the world's leading impact investment organizations from the ground up. When she joined WaterEquity, it was just an idea and a $9 million friends-and-family fund. Over the next decade, she helped scale it to over $450 million in assets under management, reaching more than eight million people who lacked access to clean water. The through line? Market-based solutions designed to reach the families most overlooked by traditional systems. That is exactly the work New Story is doing in housing. As a board member, Catherine has spent the past two years close to its strategy, its team, and the families Newstorycapital serve. She understands where Newstorycapital has been and has helped shape where Newstorycapital is going. This isn't a handoff. It's a continuation with deep experience, fresh perspective, and the exact expertise this moment calls for. "New Story is poised to be the most innovative, catalytic mover in the housing market for underserved families. I couldn't pass that up." - Catherine. Brett isn't going far. As a board director, he remains deeply invested in New Story's mission and will continue to support the organization's growth and relationships. What this transition represents isn't an ending. It's an inflection point, the kind that only happens when a strong foundation meets the right next leader. "We want to express our deepest gratitude to Brett for his tremendous leadership these past 11 years. New Story wouldn't exist nor have been able to impact thousands of vulnerable families with life-changing housing without Brett's deep commitment, hard work, and vision." - Matthew Marshall, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer. New Story's priorities remain unchanged. Newstorycapital will continue to invest in R&D, deploy capital, unlock access to land and homeownership for working families, and share what Newstorycapital learn with the broader market. Newstorycapital believe the housing crisis is solvable. Newstorycapital believe the families waiting for solutions can't afford for Newstorycapital to move slowly. And Newstorycapital believe this next chapter is the one where everything Newstorycapital has built starts to scale. Article Info June 1, 2026 Follow its progress.

Claudia acuña named New Story's chief impact officer. April 2, 2026 The families Newstorycapital serve deserve someone who has spent a career championing their needs. That person is Claudia. Today, Newstorycapital is proud to announce that Claudia Acuña has been named New Story's chief impact officer. Claudia has been part of the New Story team since 2023, and this promotion reflects her exceptional contributions, talent, and the growing importance of in-country leadership as Newstorycapital scale its work across Latin America. "Claudia is the right leader to take New Story to the next level of market partnership and scale. I couldn't be more honored and excited to partner with her as we tackle this mission together." - Brett Few people understand Mexico's housing crisis as deeply as Claudia does. Over nearly two decades, she has worked at the center of it - holding senior roles at Mexico's Ministry of Social Development (SEDESOL), the Federal Mortgage Society (SHF), and INFONAVIT, the country's national housing fund. There, she served as Mexico's national coordinator of housing self-production, designing and implementing programs to expand housing access and quality for low-income families. She's also served on the boards of civil society organizations dedicated to housing for vulnerable communities and has worked directly in the social housing enterprise sector. Claudia earned her undergraduate degree in International Relations from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and holds a master's degree in Social Policy and Planning in Developing Countries from the London School of Economics. As chief impact officer, Claudia will lead New Story impact strategy and partnerships that deepen and expand its footprint across Mexico and Latin America. Her market knowledge and relationships across government agencies, financial institutions, and civil society give its team an edge that few organizations in this space can match. "I feel truly honored to step into this role. For me, this work has always been about families - the millions of people who build their homes step by step, often without the support they deserve. New Story sits at a unique intersection: close enough to families to understand how housing actually happens, and bold enough to test new ways to make it work better. What excites me most is turning what Newstorycapital learn on the ground into models that can expand access to land, housing, and opportunity across the region." - Claudia New Story is at an inflection point. Its land-first model is proven. Its pipeline is growing. And the families waiting for affordable land and housing can't afford for Newstorycapital to move slowly. Claudia's appointment signals continued investment toward a future where more families are empowered to access the critical housing they need and desire. Article Info Matthew Marshall Chief Business Officer, Co-Founder