Full Name
Sauda Ahmad-Green
Company
S&S Development Group
Speaker Bio
Sauda Ahmad-Green is a native Detroiter with 17 years of experience as a real estate developer focusing on transformative, ambitious, thriving real estate projects in an effort to catalyze community development and neighborhood revitalization. As the owner and driving force behind S&S Development Group, LLC, Ahmad-Green has led the successful development of mixed-income, workforce and affordable residential projects. Specifically, Merrill Place project located in Detroit’s Virginia Park neighborhood, which is a 3 phase, new construction, multi-family, 90 unit, - 4% LIHTC development.

Ahmad-Green has earned accolades and recognition such as being noted for “Women in Real Estate” - Crain’s Business Detroit, May 2020; Crain’s Detroit Business, January 2018 – cover of the Merrill Place project; Fox 2 News’ October 9, 2023 cover of the Merrill Place Phase II groundbreaking; and the Detroit Free Press’ December 2023 issue, which highlighted her background, leadership and impact on shaping the real estate development landscape in the City of Detroit.

Sauda's impact extends beyond real estate development. With a passion for fostering growth and innovation, she has mentored emerging developers and partnered with organizations focused on affordable housing solutions. She is a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan and graduate from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Outside of work, Sauda enjoys traveling, gardening and spending time with her family. She currently resides in Detroit with her husband and two children.
Sauda Ahmad-Green