Braintree, Dorchester, MA, Cranston, Providence, Newport, RI (July 31, 2026) – The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms now celebrating its 50th anniversary, proudly announces that three assistant property managers have successfully passed the Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM®) exam and have earned designation from the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).

The SHCM certification was established by NAHMA for management professionals involved with properties developed and operated under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The SHCM accreditation certifies that the following members of the Peabody team have attained the knowledge, experience, and competence required to excel in the housing credit property management industry.

• Ruth Luna Irizarry of Providence, RI, joined The Peabody Companies in January of 2024 and is an assistant property manager at One Neighborhood Builders in Providence.
• Donyell McKinney of Newport, RI, joined The Peabody Companies in August of 2025 and is the assistant property manager at Bourne Mill in Tiverton, RI.
• Ana Rosario Rodriguez of Dorchester, MA, joined The Peabody Companies in December of 2025 and is the assistant property manager at Hearth at Ruggles Assisted Living in Roxbury, MA.

“The SHCM designation represents a significant milestone in the property management industry,”  said Erin Simas, learning and development manager with The Peabody Companies. “The entire Peabody community extends its congratulations to Ruth, Donyell, and Ana on their professional achievement.”