Rachel Edwards

Vice President of Acquisitions & Development

As Vice President of Acquisitions and Development, Rachel Edwards oversees the evaluation, acquisition, and management of multifamily and mixed-use development projects, focusing on both market-rate and affordable housing. She leads all aspects of the development process, including due diligence, underwriting, project financing, and design, while building strong partnerships with private and public stakeholders to deliver high-quality housing solutions. Rachel is a member of Wingate corporate leadership and serves on the Investment Committee. 

With over 20 years of real estate experience, Rachel has successfully closed over $1 billion in transactions. Her portfolio includes multifamily developments, historic rehabilitations, and workforce housing acquisitions. She specializes in structuring and executing complex mixed-finance transactions, such as those involving Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and public-private partnerships. Her expertise includes negotiating purchase agreements, managing predevelopment activities, and navigating regulatory approvals to ensure project success.

A recognized leader in the real estate sector, Rachel has received several awards, including the 2024 Outstanding Woman in Commercial Real Estate by the Boston Real Estate Times, the 2020 Women in Real Estate Award by Connect CRE, and the 2010 Paul E. Tsongas Profiles in Preservation Award from Preservation Massachusetts. Rachel has served on numerous boards including Rental Housing Association Board of Directors at the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, Government Affairs Committee at the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, Preservation Massachusetts' Legislative Committee, Historic Tax Credit Coalition at National Trust, Legislative Leadership Committee of National Housing & Rehabilitation Association, Advent School Board of Trustees, Save the Harbor Save the Bay Board of Directors and Harbor Arts Board of Directors. Rachel currently sits on the Real Estate Advisory Board at Buckingham Browne and Nichols School.

EDUCATION
  • Boston University, Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Executive Certification,  Persuasive Communication
PREVIOUS COMPANIES
  • Davis Companies, Vice President of Investments
  • WinnCompanies, Vice President of Acquisitions

WITH WINGATE SINCE FEBRUARY 2025