DR RAPHAEL GUNNER

Between completing my doctorate in English literature at Harvard and launching my career as a clinical psychologist I spent several years developing real estate in Los Angeles. My area of expertise was affordable housing. I purchased land, secured tax credits, contacted syndicators, and arranged financing. I also developed an entry-level, market-rate project and set up the buy-back of a loan from the government... My experience in real estate was very intense and introduced me to the stresses of life in the private sector. I learned what it's like to deal with millions of dollars, to perform under pressure, and to work with difficult people. It taught me to think creatively in a business environment, to maintain a sharp focus amid a flurry of distractions, and to sustain a winning attitude in the face of adversity. In addition to real estate, I served on the board of EcoOrganics, a closely held company specializing in organic-based fertilizer. This experience gave me a knowledge of..

Primary location: Los Angeles United States