Prior to entering law school, Jaqee worked for several non-profit organizations and government agencies whose focus was on creating and financing affordable housing:

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville
• Tennessee Housing Development Agency
• Dominion Financial Management

• ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law
• Tennessee Bar Association
• Board Member for Rebuilding Together Nashville 2019 – 2022

• Assisted in closing on the land acquisition and financing of a new affordable multifamily development to include 200 plus units with public and private financing in excess of $60,000,000, which included bond, private funds, and a state grant.
• Assisted in closing on the acquisition of an established project, the assumption of the USDA Rural Development loan, financing of a new USDA Rural Development loan, and the addition of a tax credit equity partner for the rehabilitation of an elderly/disabled multifamily development with financing and equity contributions in excess of $7,000,000.00.
• Submitted and gained approval for numerous HAP Assignment and HAP Renewal submissions to HUD at various HUD Offices including in Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Missouri, and Puerto Rico.