The document provides an agenda and presenter biographies for a regional forum on workforce housing hosted by the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Housing Conference. The agenda outlines panels and presentations on the costs of housing, successful workforce housing programs, and partnerships to advance workforce housing. Presenter biographies provide background on government officials, nonprofit leaders, and real estate professionals involved in the event.
This document provides information about a regional forum on workforce housing, including:
1) A list of partners who supported planning and executing the forum.
2) A detailed agenda with times, speakers, and topics for panels on the importance of workforce housing, case studies, and partnerships.
3) Brief biographies of several speakers, including their backgrounds in areas like affordable housing, real estate, economic development, and advocacy.
LiveWorkPlay (No Notes) Presentation To YAI Conference 2013LiveWorkPlay
Session 25 Community Inclusion
Julie Kingstone MEd
Keenan Wellar MA
From social programs to social change: building a welcoming community. Over a period of 4 years, the LiveWorkPlay organization engaged in a successful process of ‘de-programming’ by making a shift from congregated programs to authentic community-based supports and outcomes based on flexible and highly individualized person-centered planning.
Erik Cole has over 20 years of experience in community development, housing, public policy, and program management. He currently serves as the Director of Financial Empowerment for the Mayor of Nashville, where he leads the city's Financial Empowerment Center and manages grants totaling $2 million. Previously he was the Executive Director of Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services, a member of the Metropolitan Nashville City Council, and held other leadership roles with non-profits. He has a bachelor's degree from James Madison University and has received several honors for his community involvement and work.
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation annual report summarizes their activities in 2013. They received $10.6 million in new gifts and contributions, added 40 new funds bringing the total to 580, and awarded over $5.8 million in grants. The report focuses on how the Foundation connects people and resources in the community. It highlights longtime community leader Andy Hilger who passed away, and his legacy of philanthropic leadership and connections in the region.
Service Integration #PreisterHealth 2013Marissa Stone
Service Integration (SI) is a partnership between seven school districts, Polk County Health and Human Services, and over 200 partner organizations to connect individuals and families to resources and services. SI includes seven teams made up of county agencies, school districts, non-profits, faith communities, and citizens. The teams address local needs, allocate funds to support projects, and network to share resources. SI connects service providers to needs, builds relationships, and provides funds to create community solutions efficiently.
Serve DC's 2013 annual report summarizes their achievements over the year, including awarding $2.76 million in AmeriCorps grants to support nine nonprofit organizations, launching a new volunteer opportunities database called NeighborGood, and receiving a grant to fund a community revitalization initiative. The report provides details on Serve DC's work in national service, disability inclusion, emergency preparedness, and engaging communities through seasonal service events like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Global Youth Service Day.
South Amboy Residents Support Woodbridge Developmental Center (Woodbridge Sen...Jacqueline Durett
Three advocates addressed the South Amboy City Council to gain support for keeping the Woodbridge Developmental Center open. The developmental center is one of two recommended for closure by a state task force. Advocates argued that residents have lived at the center for many years and do not adjust well to change. They also said community group homes are not suitable for residents with severe cognitive disabilities. The advocates asked the City Council to pass a resolution to keep the developmental center open to protect the residents.
This document provides information about a regional forum on workforce housing, including:
1) A list of partners who supported planning and executing the forum.
2) A detailed agenda with times, speakers, and topics for panels on the importance of workforce housing, case studies, and partnerships.
3) Brief biographies of several speakers, including their backgrounds in areas like affordable housing, real estate, economic development, and advocacy.
LiveWorkPlay (No Notes) Presentation To YAI Conference 2013LiveWorkPlay
Session 25 Community Inclusion
Julie Kingstone MEd
Keenan Wellar MA
From social programs to social change: building a welcoming community. Over a period of 4 years, the LiveWorkPlay organization engaged in a successful process of ‘de-programming’ by making a shift from congregated programs to authentic community-based supports and outcomes based on flexible and highly individualized person-centered planning.
Erik Cole has over 20 years of experience in community development, housing, public policy, and program management. He currently serves as the Director of Financial Empowerment for the Mayor of Nashville, where he leads the city's Financial Empowerment Center and manages grants totaling $2 million. Previously he was the Executive Director of Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services, a member of the Metropolitan Nashville City Council, and held other leadership roles with non-profits. He has a bachelor's degree from James Madison University and has received several honors for his community involvement and work.
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation annual report summarizes their activities in 2013. They received $10.6 million in new gifts and contributions, added 40 new funds bringing the total to 580, and awarded over $5.8 million in grants. The report focuses on how the Foundation connects people and resources in the community. It highlights longtime community leader Andy Hilger who passed away, and his legacy of philanthropic leadership and connections in the region.
Service Integration #PreisterHealth 2013Marissa Stone
Service Integration (SI) is a partnership between seven school districts, Polk County Health and Human Services, and over 200 partner organizations to connect individuals and families to resources and services. SI includes seven teams made up of county agencies, school districts, non-profits, faith communities, and citizens. The teams address local needs, allocate funds to support projects, and network to share resources. SI connects service providers to needs, builds relationships, and provides funds to create community solutions efficiently.
Serve DC's 2013 annual report summarizes their achievements over the year, including awarding $2.76 million in AmeriCorps grants to support nine nonprofit organizations, launching a new volunteer opportunities database called NeighborGood, and receiving a grant to fund a community revitalization initiative. The report provides details on Serve DC's work in national service, disability inclusion, emergency preparedness, and engaging communities through seasonal service events like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Global Youth Service Day.
South Amboy Residents Support Woodbridge Developmental Center (Woodbridge Sen...Jacqueline Durett
Three advocates addressed the South Amboy City Council to gain support for keeping the Woodbridge Developmental Center open. The developmental center is one of two recommended for closure by a state task force. Advocates argued that residents have lived at the center for many years and do not adjust well to change. They also said community group homes are not suitable for residents with severe cognitive disabilities. The advocates asked the City Council to pass a resolution to keep the developmental center open to protect the residents.
David Atkinson, Carteret County Social Services Director, discusses the impact of the Affordable Care Act on North Carolina county departments of social services
This summary provides the key details about the document in 3 sentences:
The document lists several Bay Area foundations that provide grants for programs and projects, including the Community Foundation Silicon Valley, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Arts Council Silicon Valley, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Wells Fargo Foundation. It provides background on each foundation's mission and grant areas, as well as details on application deadlines and requirements. The document serves as a resource for identifying potential sources of funding for the Global Women's Leadership Network.
The document summarizes several cooperative events that took place in northern Philippines in October 2012. In Ilocos Norte, a regional gender summit was held with 380 attendees to discuss entrepreneurship and leadership in cooperatives. In Pangasinan, a 500-person cooperative month celebration was held where awards were given and the LCDOP officers were inducted. In La Union, events included a cooperative walk and market to celebrate cooperatives.
The document summarizes community engagement activities that took place in Detroit's District 1 (D1) throughout 2014. It describes various events held to promote local businesses, increase civic participation, and build community in D1, including discount days, a candidates forum, a trivia contest, monthly meetings, and clean-up initiatives. The document highlights the number of people involved in each event and emphasizes the goal of bringing residents together to strengthen the district.
In April 2013, nine months prior to the transition to a council by district system, Councilmember James Tate created the District 1 Community Leadership Committee. The objective was to unite community groups and residents throughout the District into a cohesive collective focused on community building. For the first six months the meetings were limited to community group leaders and key members who met in order to develop the meeting’s framework and overall direction. Afterward the community at large was invited and the District 1, or D1 as we affectionately call it, movement was underway.
The District 1 Monthly Meetings continue to bring together individuals representing a cross section of the community groups and the 105,000 residents spread across the 18.83 square mile span that is District 1. These booklets contain the names of D1 community groups, a break down of the speakers and subject matter for each monthly meeting and a listing of District 1 specific community events, making it a record of the collaborative efforts and dedication of District 1 residents, community organizations, businesses and the Office of Councilman James Tate.
More than 100 millennials gathered at a summit hosted by Mobilize.org to discuss challenges facing their generation and civic engagement. Participants proposed project ideas and five were selected to receive $25,000 in funding. The winning projects were from North Carolina and Florida and focused on using art, volunteering, sustainability innovation, political education, and service learning to increase civic participation. Notable speakers at the event included journalist Jose Antonio Vargas and Representative Bakari Sellers.
This document provides a response to a report called "Losing Home: The Human Cost of Eviction in Seattle" that was published by the Seattle Women's Commission and King County Bar Association. The response argues that the original report exaggerated the scale of the eviction problem in Seattle. It notes that out of 168,000 rental households in Seattle, only 1,218 eviction actions were filed in 2017, and only 585 resulted in actual evictions. The response criticizes the original report for not clearly defining "eviction" and drawing broad conclusions without evidence. It argues the real problem is lack of housing supply rather than evictions.
Tonya Hass serves as the Director of Community Outreach and Grants at UALR, where she works with the Executive Director Jim Youngquist. She previously worked for Senator Mark Pryor and various non-profits. Tonya focuses her efforts on grants from the Economic Development Administration and Delta Regional Authority. She was instrumental in executing Arkansas's EDA Disaster Recovery and Preparedness Plan and participates in professional development programs. Tonya has a Master's in Public Administration from UALR and a Bachelor's from the University of Arkansas.
Annual report of the Chicago Community Trust, a community foundation dedicated to improving our region through strategic grant making, civic engagement and inspiring philanthropy.
Strategic Communication Plan for Birchwood Clearview Community AssociationFelicia Pratt
The Birchwood-Clearview Community Association (BCCA) aims to enhance quality of life for over 800 homes through citizen involvement. As a non-profit organization, BCCA hosts community events but has a limited budget supported by $20 annual member dues, which are not required. BCCA seeks to increase its primary role in the community and raise its low 4.4% membership rate. A stakeholder analysis identified residents, members, and local businesses as key groups that currently lack awareness of BCCA's mission and offerings. The communication climate presents challenges in efficiently informing all 800 homes about activities through monthly newsletters alone.
This document summarizes an upcoming Kiwanis convention in Montgomery, Alabama from July 27-29, 2012. It discusses the schedule of events including a breakfast, barbecue dinner, and governor's banquet. It also previews two speakers at the event - the jazz ensemble from a local high school and Kiwanis International board member Jane Erickson. Finally, it announces that Brian Rodgers will run for vice governor at the convention.
This presentation was delivered to SME's Leadership and Board of Directors to illustrate the potential advantages of SME collaborating and working with other professional groups.
This document provides information about an event hosted by Give2Asia, a nonprofit that connects donors with charitable projects in Asia. The event was held on September 30, 2015 at the Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco. It included a reception, dinner, and awards gala to recognize outstanding Asian nonprofits. The gala featured performances, remarks from leaders, and presentations of the 2015 Program Excellence Awards to six nonprofit organizations.
This document requests biographical information such as place of birth, residence history, family details including spouse and children's occupations, religious affiliation, work history, languages spoken, political involvement, community service both currently and in the past, volunteer activities, special skills, a surprising fact, business ownership, important causes, hobbies, and any additional information the respondent would like to provide.
The annual meeting provided updates on the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center leadership, budgets, initiatives and committees. Key points included the non-profit status of each organization, 2013 board members and priorities, such as becoming more proactive with new businesses and increasing perceived membership value. Committees oversee areas like finance, governance, programs and events. The board set a new mission to represent business interests and ensure economic prosperity through collaboration.
Life Navigators is a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities. In 2013, they focused on offering more community outings and social events. Through these, consumers developed skills and friendships. One consumer, Roger, went from being shy to more confident and social. The organization is thankful for its donors and volunteers who make its work possible. Financially, it had over $1.4 million in expenses supporting over 4,700 individuals. It offers various programs to help individuals live active lives in the community.
I have the honor to serve as program Chair for the 1st Annual Blacks in Tech Policy Conference, November 8, 2017, Atlanta, GA.
My company, Panoramic iDeals, designed this year's event program.
Looking forward to sharing of innovative ideas that make diversity a must rather than an option.
The Scotch Plains Republican Party announces that Deputy Mayor Mary DePaola will run for Mayor in the upcoming election. She has served as Deputy Mayor since 2011 and has experience on the zoning board and town committees. She believes her engineering background will help solve problems and that the town can advance by pursuing a police merger and shared services. The party also announces Ed Saridaki as a candidate for Town Council. He is a 35-year resident with experience in business and publishing and served 9 years on the school board in leadership roles. He is committed to improving the community through his volunteer work. Both candidates welcome input from residents and will launch a website and post event schedules.
AmeriCorps Agency Engagement and Outreach Plan 2017Ted Miller
This document outlines a public engagement, outreach, and education plan for 2017 for the National Service and Social Innovation communities. The plan aims to increase awareness of programs like AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and the Social Innovation Fund to energize supporters and increase investments. Key activities include participating in program focus weeks, adhering to branding requirements, and conducting public outreach. The plan provides opportunities to highlight community impact through stories and engage with stakeholders to demonstrate how national service strengthens communities.
The document provides information about a forum on workforce housing in Hawaii, including the agenda, speaker biographies, and resources for connecting with the organizers on social media. The forum focuses on how affordable housing impacts the local workforce and economy. Speakers include representatives from real estate, banking, and government organizations to discuss employer-assisted housing programs and partnerships to increase housing opportunities.
David Atkinson, Carteret County Social Services Director, discusses the impact of the Affordable Care Act on North Carolina county departments of social services
This summary provides the key details about the document in 3 sentences:
The document lists several Bay Area foundations that provide grants for programs and projects, including the Community Foundation Silicon Valley, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Arts Council Silicon Valley, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Wells Fargo Foundation. It provides background on each foundation's mission and grant areas, as well as details on application deadlines and requirements. The document serves as a resource for identifying potential sources of funding for the Global Women's Leadership Network.
The document summarizes several cooperative events that took place in northern Philippines in October 2012. In Ilocos Norte, a regional gender summit was held with 380 attendees to discuss entrepreneurship and leadership in cooperatives. In Pangasinan, a 500-person cooperative month celebration was held where awards were given and the LCDOP officers were inducted. In La Union, events included a cooperative walk and market to celebrate cooperatives.
The document summarizes community engagement activities that took place in Detroit's District 1 (D1) throughout 2014. It describes various events held to promote local businesses, increase civic participation, and build community in D1, including discount days, a candidates forum, a trivia contest, monthly meetings, and clean-up initiatives. The document highlights the number of people involved in each event and emphasizes the goal of bringing residents together to strengthen the district.
In April 2013, nine months prior to the transition to a council by district system, Councilmember James Tate created the District 1 Community Leadership Committee. The objective was to unite community groups and residents throughout the District into a cohesive collective focused on community building. For the first six months the meetings were limited to community group leaders and key members who met in order to develop the meeting’s framework and overall direction. Afterward the community at large was invited and the District 1, or D1 as we affectionately call it, movement was underway.
The District 1 Monthly Meetings continue to bring together individuals representing a cross section of the community groups and the 105,000 residents spread across the 18.83 square mile span that is District 1. These booklets contain the names of D1 community groups, a break down of the speakers and subject matter for each monthly meeting and a listing of District 1 specific community events, making it a record of the collaborative efforts and dedication of District 1 residents, community organizations, businesses and the Office of Councilman James Tate.
More than 100 millennials gathered at a summit hosted by Mobilize.org to discuss challenges facing their generation and civic engagement. Participants proposed project ideas and five were selected to receive $25,000 in funding. The winning projects were from North Carolina and Florida and focused on using art, volunteering, sustainability innovation, political education, and service learning to increase civic participation. Notable speakers at the event included journalist Jose Antonio Vargas and Representative Bakari Sellers.
This document provides a response to a report called "Losing Home: The Human Cost of Eviction in Seattle" that was published by the Seattle Women's Commission and King County Bar Association. The response argues that the original report exaggerated the scale of the eviction problem in Seattle. It notes that out of 168,000 rental households in Seattle, only 1,218 eviction actions were filed in 2017, and only 585 resulted in actual evictions. The response criticizes the original report for not clearly defining "eviction" and drawing broad conclusions without evidence. It argues the real problem is lack of housing supply rather than evictions.
Tonya Hass serves as the Director of Community Outreach and Grants at UALR, where she works with the Executive Director Jim Youngquist. She previously worked for Senator Mark Pryor and various non-profits. Tonya focuses her efforts on grants from the Economic Development Administration and Delta Regional Authority. She was instrumental in executing Arkansas's EDA Disaster Recovery and Preparedness Plan and participates in professional development programs. Tonya has a Master's in Public Administration from UALR and a Bachelor's from the University of Arkansas.
Annual report of the Chicago Community Trust, a community foundation dedicated to improving our region through strategic grant making, civic engagement and inspiring philanthropy.
Strategic Communication Plan for Birchwood Clearview Community AssociationFelicia Pratt
The Birchwood-Clearview Community Association (BCCA) aims to enhance quality of life for over 800 homes through citizen involvement. As a non-profit organization, BCCA hosts community events but has a limited budget supported by $20 annual member dues, which are not required. BCCA seeks to increase its primary role in the community and raise its low 4.4% membership rate. A stakeholder analysis identified residents, members, and local businesses as key groups that currently lack awareness of BCCA's mission and offerings. The communication climate presents challenges in efficiently informing all 800 homes about activities through monthly newsletters alone.
This document summarizes an upcoming Kiwanis convention in Montgomery, Alabama from July 27-29, 2012. It discusses the schedule of events including a breakfast, barbecue dinner, and governor's banquet. It also previews two speakers at the event - the jazz ensemble from a local high school and Kiwanis International board member Jane Erickson. Finally, it announces that Brian Rodgers will run for vice governor at the convention.
This presentation was delivered to SME's Leadership and Board of Directors to illustrate the potential advantages of SME collaborating and working with other professional groups.
This document provides information about an event hosted by Give2Asia, a nonprofit that connects donors with charitable projects in Asia. The event was held on September 30, 2015 at the Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco. It included a reception, dinner, and awards gala to recognize outstanding Asian nonprofits. The gala featured performances, remarks from leaders, and presentations of the 2015 Program Excellence Awards to six nonprofit organizations.
This document requests biographical information such as place of birth, residence history, family details including spouse and children's occupations, religious affiliation, work history, languages spoken, political involvement, community service both currently and in the past, volunteer activities, special skills, a surprising fact, business ownership, important causes, hobbies, and any additional information the respondent would like to provide.
The annual meeting provided updates on the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center leadership, budgets, initiatives and committees. Key points included the non-profit status of each organization, 2013 board members and priorities, such as becoming more proactive with new businesses and increasing perceived membership value. Committees oversee areas like finance, governance, programs and events. The board set a new mission to represent business interests and ensure economic prosperity through collaboration.
Life Navigators is a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities. In 2013, they focused on offering more community outings and social events. Through these, consumers developed skills and friendships. One consumer, Roger, went from being shy to more confident and social. The organization is thankful for its donors and volunteers who make its work possible. Financially, it had over $1.4 million in expenses supporting over 4,700 individuals. It offers various programs to help individuals live active lives in the community.
I have the honor to serve as program Chair for the 1st Annual Blacks in Tech Policy Conference, November 8, 2017, Atlanta, GA.
My company, Panoramic iDeals, designed this year's event program.
Looking forward to sharing of innovative ideas that make diversity a must rather than an option.
The Scotch Plains Republican Party announces that Deputy Mayor Mary DePaola will run for Mayor in the upcoming election. She has served as Deputy Mayor since 2011 and has experience on the zoning board and town committees. She believes her engineering background will help solve problems and that the town can advance by pursuing a police merger and shared services. The party also announces Ed Saridaki as a candidate for Town Council. He is a 35-year resident with experience in business and publishing and served 9 years on the school board in leadership roles. He is committed to improving the community through his volunteer work. Both candidates welcome input from residents and will launch a website and post event schedules.
AmeriCorps Agency Engagement and Outreach Plan 2017Ted Miller
This document outlines a public engagement, outreach, and education plan for 2017 for the National Service and Social Innovation communities. The plan aims to increase awareness of programs like AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and the Social Innovation Fund to energize supporters and increase investments. Key activities include participating in program focus weeks, adhering to branding requirements, and conducting public outreach. The plan provides opportunities to highlight community impact through stories and engage with stakeholders to demonstrate how national service strengthens communities.
The document provides information about a forum on workforce housing in Hawaii, including the agenda, speaker biographies, and resources for connecting with the organizers on social media. The forum focuses on how affordable housing impacts the local workforce and economy. Speakers include representatives from real estate, banking, and government organizations to discuss employer-assisted housing programs and partnerships to increase housing opportunities.
The document proposes an "Emerging Approach" to ending family homelessness that incorporates homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing of families that have lost their homes, and partnerships with mainstream systems. It outlines six concepts that provide a philosophical and practical foundation for this approach. It then provides recommendations to enhance collaboration between homeless and mainstream systems, increase funding where possible, and ensure strategies like prevention, coordinated entry, rapid re-housing, tailored programs, and economic opportunities can be fully realized.
The document outlines the agenda and attendees for a grant award announcement event for AmeriCorps Clearwater. The event will take place on January 7, 2007 at 11am at the Clearwater Police Headquarters, and will include speeches from the program director, Governor's Commission CEO, police chief, mayor, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis who will present the grant check. Attendees include Congressman Bilirakis, Governor's Commission CEO Wendy Spencer, Mayor Frank Hibbard, and Vice Mayor John Doran.
Creating a Shared Vision for a Community, presented by Marsha Murrington, And...craigslist_fndn
To create a vision for the future and long-term change in a community, it’s essential to have a strong, well-conceived community engagement plan and process that allows the voices within the community to be heard. Having outsiders and experts apply their values and preconceived notions of what a community needs is a recipe for failure. This session is led by three skilled change agents, with experiences working across boundaries in a variety of communities. They share their insights, stories, and approaches for bringing people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and generations together to envision what they want their neighborhoods and communities to become, determine priorities, address problems and issues, and take greater responsibility for where they live, work, and play.
The document provides an agenda for the Midwest Rural Assembly taking place on August 10-11, 2009 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The assembly will include opportunities to discuss rural issues with policymakers, workshops on topics like rural community development, health care, education, and broadband access. It will also feature speakers from USDA and other organizations to discuss rural policy and priorities. The goal is to inform policy formation and find solutions to challenges facing rural America.
Funders Together is a national network of foundations and corporations committed to ending homelessness. It was founded in 2004 by 5 foundations and 2 corporations that committed $37 million. The network now has 120 members that have collectively committed over $75 million. They work nationally and regionally by sharing best practices, supporting implementing partners, and advocating for solutions like supportive housing that save money long-term. Their goals include leveraging $100 million by 2010 and creating 90,000 new supportive housing units by 2014.
Roger Valdez has over 25 years of experience in public policy, housing, health, and advocacy. He is currently a Visiting Fellow at the Foundation for Research on Economic Opportunity where he researches and develops policies to help people afford housing. Previously he was the founder and director of Seattle For Growth, an advocacy organization pushing for more affordable housing. He has held various leadership and management roles in housing, health, sustainability, and political organizations.
HUD Sustainable Communities Learning Network Jobs Convening Participant Packe...Kristin Wolff
This is the packet (including agenda and resources) provided to participants in the HUD Sustainable Communities Learning Network Convening in Oakland, CA, October 2014. The convening was organized by NDRC, SPRA, and Strategic Economics.
The Houston Housing Authority was created in 1938 in response to federal legislation to provide affordable housing. It has grown significantly over the decades and today owns and operates over 5,000 units of affordable housing. The document discusses the qualifications of key staff who would oversee the Neighborhood Network program, including the President and CEO Ernie Etuk, who has overseen the Housing Authority's growth and success in obtaining grants, and two part-time Project Coordinators - Cheryl Rivers, who has over 10 years of program coordination experience, and Janet Whorton, who has 8 years of computer training experience.
Joan M. Roby-Davison has over 20 years of experience in non-profit management, community development, and strategic planning. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Sector 4 Community Development Corporation, where she oversees projects, writes grants, and coordinates community initiatives. Previously she held leadership roles with various non-profits focused on issues such as housing, neighborhood development, and advocacy. She has a track record of expanding programs, increasing community engagement, and securing over $1 million in grant funding.
Wayne E. Dodd is a native of Cobb County, Georgia who graduated from South Cobb High School. He has a background in banking and real estate development. Dodd currently works in marketing and community outreach roles for various organizations. He has a long history of community involvement through his work with non-profits and business groups in the Cobb County area.
The document summarizes the 2006 Florida AmeriCorps and National Service Conference program. It includes welcome messages from Governor Jeb Bush and Wendy Spencer, CEO of Volunteer Florida. It also provides brief biographies of several speakers at the conference, including Lee Cockerell, La-Verna Fountain, Robert Goodwin, and Lynn Manning. The conference aims to bring together National Service programs to provide training, networking, and celebrate service efforts in Florida.
The document outlines the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's homelessness planning process. It discusses establishing a homelessness commission and work group to implement a plan to end homelessness on the reservation. The plan's goals are to provide a range of safe and culturally-relevant housing, establish emergency shelters and services, and improve coordination between leadership and service providers. It recommends continuing data collection, education efforts, and securing financing to implement programs that will move homeless band members into permanent housing.
This document profiles 16 leaders of LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS organizations in New York City. It provides brief biographies on each leader, including their name, organization, role, and background. The leaders represent a diverse range of organizations focused on issues such as LGBTQ community centers, LGBTQ aging services, Latino/Hispanic advocacy, LGBTQ youth advocacy, Brooklyn Pride, LGBTQ youth homelessness, Audre Lorde Project, FIERCE, LGBTQ police advisory, anti-violence project, and GMHC.
The Eldercare Dialogues was a two-year process that brought together elders, direct care workers, and their family members from various organizations in New York City. Over 100 people attended the first dialogue at B'nai Jeshurun synagogue in October 2013. The dialogue featured a role play scenario about a home care worker asking for a wage increase and paid leave to care for her elderly client, whose daughter had taken over financial decisions. The dialogue process aimed to facilitate respectful discussions between elders receiving care, care workers, and their families to transform long-term care. It sought to empower participants and foster leadership through sharing experiences. Both challenges and impacts were experienced, with some participants reflecting on how it led them to greater
Shane-Phillips-The-Affordable-City-_2020_-Island-Press.pdfDaniel Neves
Island Press is a nonprofit publisher that has focused on environmental issues since 1984, identifying innovative thinkers and emerging trends to develop solutions to environmental challenges through their books and educational campaigns. They acknowledge major support from several charitable foundations and individuals. Their mission is to provide the best ideas and information to help understand and protect the environment through solving its complex problems.
This document provides a summary of Kathy Tibbits' experience and qualifications. It lists her education, including a Juris Doctor from Tulsa University and a Bachelor's from the University of Oklahoma. It details her experience teaching law classes and as an attorney, founding environmental organizations, and working for the Cherokee Nation on policy and research. References are provided from former Cherokee Nation Chief Chad Smith and others she worked with on tribal policy issues.
This document summarizes Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI) model. The NRI model takes a holistic approach to improving neighborhoods by serving more families through expanded services, community partnerships, and resident empowerment. The document discusses the NRI approach used by Habitat affiliates in East Jefferson County, Washington, Evansville, Indiana, and San Francisco, California. It highlights how the NRI model has helped revitalize neighborhoods by improving housing, increasing community engagement, and enhancing quality of life.
The document announces an awareness conference on April 23rd in Los Angeles to engage men and boys in preventing domestic violence and sexual assault. The conference is a collaboration between the Positive Results Corporation and Tony Porter of A Call to Men, and will include speakers addressing these issues and promoting healthy manhood during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The document provides background information on the event organizers and speakers.
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The University of Portland offers an Employee Home Grant Program to positively reinforce their commitment to environmental sustainability and build an affordable community for faculty and staff. The program provides grants of $10,000-$15,000 to around 450 eligible full-time employees to purchase a home near campus and commit to alternative transportation. The goals are to recruit and retain employees, improve local livability and involvement, and decrease commuting to meet clean air mandates. The program has seen success, with over $1 million invested and 127 active or fully forgiven grants so far.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
This document discusses challenges and innovations in self-help housing in the Pacific Northwest. It outlines that as of June 2011, 45 organizations had delivered over 2,300 homes worth $35.1 million through a self-help housing delivery system across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Key challenges mentioned include lower appraisals, buyer reluctance, and tighter credit. Innovations highlighted include the Lopez CLT, a land trust and housing co-op that aims for zero-net energy homes and won national awards, Next Step which promotes well-designed manufactured housing, and Hayden Canyon, a development with 1800 new homes where the developer committed 10% of units to workforce housing through a community land trust.
The document discusses the importance of workforce housing and an approach to addressing the issue. It notes that urbanization is increasing the need for affordable housing as cities grow. It also describes an organization called OneBuild that aims to impact the workforce housing issue through an integrated construction delivery system designed to increase efficiency and customize housing designs to reduce costs. The goal is to make housing more affordable through this approach.
The Portland Housing Center runs an Employer Assisted Homeownership Program that works with employers to help their employees purchase homes. The program benefits employers by increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving community relations and employee morale. It offers employees homebuying counseling, financial education classes, down payment assistance, and other services. After 3 years, the program has 7 participating employers, helped 130 households, and resulted in 79 households purchasing homes. The program aims to expand its services, employer partnerships, and grant opportunities for employees.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
Proud Ground provides permanently affordable homeownership through legal agreements that ensure homes can be resold at affordable prices, maintaining affordability over time. When a homeowner decides to sell, a resale formula allows them to receive a fair return on investment while keeping the home priced for low and moderate income buyers. Proud Ground homes operate like traditional homeownership with mortgages, equity accumulation, and tax benefits, but have much lower purchase prices in exchange for restricted resale values. The organization works with brokers and employers to promote the program.
City First Homes provides permanently affordable homes to buyers earning up to 120% AMI through a shared appreciation model. It offers down payment assistance loans of $75,000 at a fixed 3.79% interest rate over 40 years, with interest-only payments for the first 7 years. When homeowners sell, they keep 100% of paid principal and improvements as well as 25% of home appreciation, with little to no selling fees. Since 2010, City First Homes has sold 33 units and proven successful in urban areas, though introducing shared appreciation and scaling up remain ongoing challenges. It offers 6 key benefits including lower monthly costs, reduced upfront costs, qualifying for larger homes, and the ability to build wealth through equity and tax benefits
The Community Reinvestment Project (CORE) aims to convert government-owned properties into affordable housing for essential workers like first responders and teachers. CORE seeks to provide affordable housing, generate revenue for local governments, and streamline the process of selling properties to revitalize communities. The project framework was created by PAR, which brings in strategic partners while local associations handle public outreach. Current projects include a pilot with Philadelphia and partnerships in Reading to list additional properties through realtor support. Challenges include slow progress, but successes include strengthened partnerships.
The document discusses workforce housing plans and policies for Tysons Corner, Fairfax County, Virginia. It outlines requirements for developers to include affordable housing units to receive bonus densities, with targets of 20% affordable units within a quarter mile of metro stations and 16% inclusive of bonuses beyond a quarter mile. Income tiers for affordable units range from below 50% to 120% of area median income. The plans provide flexibility and encourage creative strategies to meet housing needs. Non-residential developments must contribute funds towards affordable housing. Panelists at a workforce housing summit discussed benefits to employers and strategies for viable development pro formas.
This document summarizes the campaign to defeat ballot question 2 in Massachusetts, which would have changed the state's affordable housing law (Chapter 40B). It describes the campaign's structure, messaging strategies, grassroots outreach, and communications efforts. Through a diverse coalition, public polling, and tailored messaging, the "No on 2" campaign was able to defeat the ballot measure 58% to 42% and maintain the existing affordable housing law.
The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Foundation (NJARHOF) is a 501(c)(3) organization that fosters opportunities for affordable housing in New Jersey. It provides funding to other non-profits that offer programs like homebuyer education and counseling. NJARHOF's "Helping Hands Towards Homeownership" initiative aims to educate potential homebuyers and realtors about available housing resources, such as financial literacy workshops, homebuyer counseling, and tax benefit classes. The organization also publishes a Housing Opportunity Resource Guide listing state and federal housing assistance programs.
The document discusses the Long Island Housing Partnership's (LIHP) employer-assisted housing program. It summarizes how the program works to provide down payment assistance grants to employees through employer matching contributions combined with other state and federal funds administered by LIHP. Employers benefit by retaining and recruiting employees through improved affordability and employee satisfaction. LIHP guides both employers and employees through the process, from establishing an employer program to homebuying counseling and coordination of funds. The program has helped over 330 employees of over 130 employers purchase homes through more than $12 million in grants.
The document summarizes a regional forum on workforce housing and discusses the community land trust (CLT) model. It provides statistics on CLTs in the US, including $220 million in assets and supporting 1,500 apartments. The Champlain Housing Trust in Vermont is highlighted as an example, having 500 homes in a shared equity program. It discusses the CLT maintaining affordable housing and preventing foreclosures more successfully than traditional models.
The Philadelphia Home • Buy • Now program provides matching grants of up to $4,000 for home purchases in Philadelphia. The program aims to help employers recruit, retain, and reward employees by providing housing benefits to help them become homeowners. No income limits or geographic restrictions apply. The funds can be used for closing costs, down payments, prepaid interest, or mortgage insurance. Between 2004-2009, the program assisted 211 home purchases with $74,000 in median household income and $134,000 in median home cost.
The document discusses sustainable housing goals and strategies for the Metro Boston region. It aims to promote more equitable and affordable housing options, increase production of smaller and transit-accessible units, and prevent displacement. Key strategies include developing regional and local housing plans, increasing affordable housing production, diversifying the housing supply and connecting residents to opportunities. The plan also involves assessing current and future housing needs, targets for production amounts and types, and identifying actions to ensure future needs are met.
This document discusses a study examining the growing costs of housing and transportation for working families in Boston and the surrounding region. The study looks at the heavy financial burden of housing and transportation costs on area residents, how it impacts their neighborhoods, and its effects on the environment. The document was written by Jeffrey Lubell, Executive Director of the Center for Housing Policy, and provides his contact information.
This document summarizes the Morgan Woods affordable housing development project on Martha's Vineyard. Some key points:
1) Morgan Woods created 60 affordable housing units, nearly doubling the island's inventory, to house year-round residents who provide essential services but can no longer afford to live there.
2) The development overcame many logistical challenges to transport modular units by barge and complete construction efficiently. Thoughtful design has created a family-friendly community environment.
3) The success of Morgan Woods has helped the developer, The Community Builders, build a strong reputation on the Cape and Islands and take on additional affordable housing projects.
The document discusses housing affordability in the context of the recent housing crisis. It makes three key points:
1) While falling home prices have led to record housing affordability levels, most households entered the downturn already facing high housing costs and few can take advantage of lower prices.
2) Measures of housing affordability and burden show that affordability has only improved to early 2000 levels and many households, especially low- and moderate-income, still face high housing costs.
3) The housing affordability problem is particularly acute in Massachusetts compared to other markets. Most households cannot benefit from lower home prices due to existing high housing cost burdens.
The STAR Community Index is a framework developed by ICLEI-USA to help local governments measure and advance sustainability across the three pillars of environmental, economic and social equity. It provides a standardized rating system for communities to track their performance, identify areas for improvement, and foster competition and innovation around sustainability goals. The STAR Community Index was built with input from over 160 volunteers and has engaged 10 pilot communities to test its tools and online platform.
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4. Forum Agenda
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM Registration Open (Light Refreshments Available)
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Welcome
Dave Dalzell, National Association of REALTORS®
Charles McMillan, National Association of REALTORS®
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Opening Remarks
Samuel T. Biscoe, County Judge, Travis County Commissioners Court
Randi Shade, Council Member Place 3, City of Austin
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Panel: “The Growing Cost of Place—Why Workforce Housing Matters in Austin”
Rebecca Giello, City of Austin (Moderator)
Brian Kelsey, Civic Analytics
Terry Mitchell, Momark Development
Garner Stoll, City of Austin
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Keynote
Lance Lacy, National Association of REALTORS® (Introduction)
Janet Byrum, Advance Food Company
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Lunch and Networking Break
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Panel: “Lessons from the Field: Workforce Housing in Action”
Robin Snyderman, Metropolitan Planning Council (Moderator)
Connie Ealey, Funding Partners for Housing Solutions
Katie Howard, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Dena Sherrill, Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. (REI)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM Panel: “Advancing Workforce Housing through Partnership”
Robin Snyderman, Metropolitan Planning Council (Moderator)
Zelda Ellis, Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority
Frances Ferguson, NeighborWorks America
Dana Kervin, Housing Association of REALTORS®
Karen Walker, Nevada Association of REALTORS®
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Networking Reception
Maureen Friar, National Housing Conference
Robin Snyderman, Metropolitan Planning Council
5. Presenter Biographies
The Honorable Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Samuel T. Biscoe is a Travis County judge, a position he has held since 1998. While serving in this position has
also acted as chair of the Community Action Network, the Executive Committee of the Capital Area Planning
Council of Governments, and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Council. He has also been a member of the
City of Austin Social Equity Commission and numerous other committees and boards.
Judge Biscoe has also been the recipient of several awards and honors, including the NAACP DeWitty/Overton
Award for service to the Austin Community and the Texas Local Leader of the Year Award from the John B.
Sheppard Leadership Institutes of the University of Texas Permian Basin.
Prior to his judgeship, Mr. Biscoe was a Travis County Commissioner and General Counsel and Special Assistant
to the Texas Department of Agriculture. He also served as an Earl Warren Fellow with the NAACP Legal Defense
and Educational Fund from 1973 to 1974.
Judge Biscoe is a 1973 graduate of the School of Law University of Texas.
Janet Byrum
Janet Byrum began her career in Human Resources in 1988 with Groendyke Transport, Inc. in Enid, OK; first as
the Benefit Coordinator for the organization. Over the next 15 years her career continued to grow, ultimately
being named the Manager or Human Resources & Compensation for the organization.
In 2003, Janet resigned from Groendyke Transport and joined Advance Food Company. Janet was named 54th
Street People Department Manager in March 2003. In September of 2003, Janet assumed additional
responsibilities for the organizations benefit programs. October 2004, Janet was promoted to Manager of
Staffing and Benefits, departing the day to day plant operations to focus on staffing and benefits. In October
2005, Janet was promoted to Manager of People Services, assuming responsibility for the organizations human
resource functions, including employee relations, staffing and benefits. In July 2010 Janet was named Director of
Human Resources Enid Operations.
Janet has served as the Vice President and President of the local chapter of the Society for Human Resource
Management, serves on the board of the United Way of Northwest Oklahoma, served as committee chair for
the Oklahoma State SHRM Conference, serves as the Chairperson for the Northwest Oklahoma Healthcare
Coalition, and is active in the communities non-profit organizations and programs.
Advance Food Company has long been an innovative thinker within the benefit environment, including but not
limited to traditional programs such as health, dental, life, and vision, to creating discount programs at fitness
centers, daycares, and other service providers within to community, to disease management and wellness,
operating their own employee health and wellness center, and a first time homebuyers program.
6. Dave Dalzell
Dave Dalzell currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Housing Opportunity Committee of the National
Association of Realtors. He is immediate past Chairman of NAR’s Federal Housing Policy Committee and is
Chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors Housing Opportunity Fund.
Dave served as NAR’s Regional Vice-President for Texas and Louisiana in 2007. He was named to NAR’s “Good
Neighbor” Award society in 2009 and given TAR’s first “Texas Hero” award for his service to the housing industry
and his community earlier this year.
Dave served as Chairman of the Texas Real Estate Research Center Advisory Board, as a member of the Advisory
Board for Fannie Mae, and as President of the Abilene Housing Finance Corporation, the Taylor County Housing
Finance Corporation, the West Central Texas Housing Finance Corporation and the West Central Texas
Workforce Solutions Board.
Dave has been in the real estate industry 33 years and owns Dalzell, Realtors, a full service real estate brokerage
and property management company, with 2 offices and 22 agents in the Abilene area.
Connie Ealey
Connie brings significant experience in mortgage lending to her role of Residential Assistance Coordinator at
Funding Partners. Her responsibility includes oversight of underwriting, settlement, compliance monitoring and
reporting, and post-closing maintenance, for the 23 residential assistance and down payment assistance
programs administered by Funding Partners, as well as the development of new programs. Thirteen of the
programs are Employee Home Ownership Programs (EHOP®), funded by employers to address work force
housing issues in Colorado.
Zelda Ellis
Zelda Ellis has over 23 years of experience in the Public Housing industry which includes 11 years in managing
public housing units. A certified Public Housing Manager, she has worked in the administration of public housing
family and senior units, affordable housing units and tax credit units. Zelda was the Director of Operations for
the former Housing Authority City of Las Vegas. In January 2010, the Nevada Legislature passed a law to
regionalize the three (3) area housing authorities, which formed the Southern Nevada Regional Housing
Authority (SNRHA).
As the Director of Operations for the SNRHA, Zelda is responsible for the direction and supervision of all
activities and operations of the 2,881 units within the SNRHA portfolio. She is also responsible for the
Supportive Services Department which develops linkages with non profit agencies, foundations and other
private sector business to obtain grant funding to assist our family residents in obtaining self sufficiency and
elderly residents to age in place. Her goal of assisting residents to become self sufficient is being realized
through the education and training programs currently being offered to the families in public housing.
During Zelda’s professional career, she has earned her certification in many areas, and has membership in
professional organizations such as the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
and Toastmasters International.
7. Frances Ferguson
Frances Ferguson has served as the Director of the NeighborWorks® Multifamily Initiative for NeighborWorks
America since 1998. NeighborWorks America is a federally chartered non-profit corporation which works with a
network of 235 locally based community development corporations throughout the country. Launched in 1999,
the Multifamily Initiative serves 90+ member organizations with asset management, development, and resident
services resources.
From 1986-1998 she served as the founding executive director of Foundation Communities, acquiring and
managing over 1250 units of affordable, service-enhanced apartment and duplex housing in the Austin and
Dallas-Ft.Worth communities. During her tenure at Foundation Communities, she was a founding board member
of the Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association and of the Texas Association of CDCs. Frances holds her masters
in business (concentration in real estate and finance) from the University of Texas at Austin, and her bachelor's
degree from Oberlin College.
Maureen Friar
Maureen Friar became president and CEO of NHC in February 2010. A recognized and respected industry expert,
Ms. Friar has more than 25 years of experience in housing advocacy, policy analysis, fundraising and non-profit
management. As executive director for 14 years, she grew the Supportive Housing Network of New York from an
ad hoc coalition into a vibrant and effective statewide advocacy association representing 34,000 units of
affordable rental housing linked to services for homeless and special needs populations.
Prior to joining NHC, Ms. Friar served as a marketing consultant to the National Equity Fund, the largest
nonprofit investor in federal low-income housing tax credits, and as a fundraising and management consultant
to Community Access, a New York nonprofit agency that provides supportive housing, employment training and
advocacy for persons with psychiatric disabilities. Her many achievements were recognized by the New York
State Association for Affordable Housing, which honored her with the 2006 Advocate of the Year Award for
Excellence.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University, a Master’s degree from the Goldman School of
Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley, and was a Charles H. Revson Fellow on the Future of the
City of New York at Columbia University.
Rebecca Giello
Rebecca Giello is currently the Interim Assistant Director for the City of Austin’s Housing and Community
Development Department where she also oversees the planning, policy and outreach division. Rebecca has
worked for the City of Austin for 12 years – previously at Austin City Hall in the Corporate Communications
Department and the City Manager’s Office. She holds two degrees from Texas State University -- a bachelor in
Mass Communication with a focus on public relations and a Master of Public Administration.
Katie Howard
Katie Howard is currently the Senior Development Coordinator for the Texas State Affordable Housing
Corporation (TSAHC), where she is responsible for managing TSAHC’s fundraising programs to obtain funds for
ongoing or special projects, such as the Texas Foreclosure Prevention Task Force. She also coordinates the
8. preparation and delivery of foundation, corporate, and government grant proposals and reporting
requirements. Ms. Howard has been employed with TSAHC since June 2008.
Prior to her employment at TSAHC, Ms. Howard worked with the World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C. and
Heart House of Austin where she was responsible for researching funding opportunities and writing grant
proposals to fund educational programs. She earned a B.A in History from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas
and a Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas. She also
completed the Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies offered by the RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community
Service at the University of Texas.
Brian Kelsey
Brian Kelsey has worked in economic development since 2000. He’s held positions at think tanks, local
governments, and regional planning agencies, focusing on research and data-driven strategy. From 2005 to
2010, Brian was Director of Economic Development at the Capital Area Council of Governments in Austin, Texas,
serving a region of 10 counties, 60 cities, and 1.8 million residents. Brian’s work at CAPCOG resulted in
approximately $600,000 in grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development
Administration and his research expertise helped many communities in the region compete successfully for new
jobs and private investment.
Previously, Brian was a research associate with the Council on Competitiveness in Washington, DC, a non-
partisan, non-governmental organization of CEOs, university presidents, and labor leaders focused on U.S.
economic competitiveness. Working under Randall Kempner, Brian co-authored Measuring Regional Innovation,
a guidebook on regional economic development funded by the Economic Development Administration. Brian
started his career at the Sonoma County Economic Development Board, where he was selected for a public
policy management fellowship from a national pool of more than 1,000 candidates. In 2001, Brian raised
$20,000 from local companies to launch Sonoma County’s award winning economic research program.
Brian is a frequent speaker on economic development and regional trends. He’s presented for the International
Economic Development Council, Texas Economic Development Council, National Association of Development
Organizations, and many community and regional groups. Brian’s blog at Civic Analytics has been featured in
the Wall Street Journal, Global Corporate Xpansion, and Economic Development Now.
Brian earned a master’s degree in public affairs from The University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree in
economics and history from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa
with highest distinction.
Dana Kervin
Dana Kervin, Chief Political Strategist for the Houston Association of REALTORS®, has dedicated more than fifteen
years to enhancing HAR’s political process. With her leadership, HAR’s 24,000 members strive to develop
mutually respectful relationships with over one hundred elected officials and numerous governmental entities
over a five-county area. Her insider knowledge of local government operations and relationships have assisted
HAR in becoming the most sought-after endorsement in Houston for candidates and elected officials.
She gained her knowledge of local government operations and the political process through her twelve years of
public service in the Harris County Attorney’s Office. During that time, she was elected to serve as a Precinct
Chair and served a four-year term.
9. Through her leadership and work with HAR members and the Houston Housing and Community Development
Department staff, the National Association of REALTORS® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors named Houston a
2009 Ambassador City for its Houston HOPE Homes program, an initiative to reinvest in some of Houston’s
historic neighborhoods with housing development and infrastructure improvements. This recognition for
outstanding performance by HAR included a $5,000 check presented to then Houston Mayor Bill White.
Her service includes mayoral appointments to the Houston Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors and
the Women’s Commission. In 2009, she was honored to serve as the first Board Chair of the Greater Houston
Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She was recently recruited to serve on the Baylor Breast Center Advisory
Council.
Dana’s professional recognition includes being honored by the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, for raising political
contributions for the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee, as well as being named a Woman of
Excellence by the Federation of Houston Professional Women. She has been awarded numerous Citations for
Outstanding Service by Chairs of HAR. In 2006 and 2007, Dana was recognized by the Houston Intown Chamber
of Commerce as a “Woman in the Driver’s Seat of Real Estate.” In 2008, she co-chaired the “Women in the
Driver’s Seat of Real Estate” luncheon and style show to raise money for women pursuing real estate degrees.
Dana participated in Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy Carter Work Project and served on the Port of Houston’s
Community Advisory Group. She is a graduate of the Leadership Texas Class of 2001.
Lance Lacy
A deep rooted Texan, Lance Lacy brings a wealth of experience with him; a practitioner in real estate in San
Angelo since 1981, current broker/owner of Lacy & Co. Realty, an appraiser for 12 years, a construction hobbyist
of 15 years, commercial and residential developer and an education enthusiast to learn and implement the
continually changing world of sales, listing techniques, investments, and taxation.
Lance is an active member of the National, Texas and San Angelo Association of REALTORS®. He is the 2010
Regional Vice President for Region 10 of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and in 2009 he served as
the NAR Liaison for Government Affairs. He is also the 2010 chair of the Taxation Committee for the Texas
Association of REALTORS®. He was president of the San Angelo Association of REALTORS® in 1997, and has
served on the Board of Directors of the San Angelo Association of REALTORS® since 1987.
Charles McMillan
Charles McMillan, a REALTOR® from Irving, Texas, is 2010 Immediate Past President of the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. NAR, “The Voice for Real Estate®,” is America’s largest trade association,
representing 1.2 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
McMillan, a REALTOR® for more than 25 years, is Director of Realty Relations and Broker of Record for Coldwell
Banker Residential Brokerage, Dallas-Fort Worth. He has been recognized by NAR as an expert in the areas of
agency, antitrust, misrepresentation, fair housing and diversity and is a member of Omega Tau Rho, honorary
real estate society.
At the national level, McMillan was NAR 2009 President, 2008 President-Elect and 2007 First Vice President. He
has twice served as NAR Regional Vice President of Region 10, including Texas and Louisiana. He is a member of
the NAR Leadership Team, Executive Committee and Strategic Planning Committee. He has served as chairman
10. of the Convention Advisory Group, 2002; Communications Committee, 1999; State & Municipal Coordinating
Committee, 1995; and Urban Affairs Committee, 1993.
In 1998, he was President of the Texas Association of REALTORS®, and was vice president and secretary-
treasurer before that. He has chaired the Budget & Finance and Legal Review Committees, the Legislative
Management Team and the Executive Board. He has served on numerous state committees, including
Professional Standards, Strategic Planning, Equal Opportunity, Future Leadership Council and REALTOR®
Community Service. He was named Texas “REALTOR® of the Year” in 2000 and made a Life Member of the T.A.R.
Board of Directors in 2002.
At the local level, McMillan was President of the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® in 1991 and was
named GFWAR “REALTOR® of the Year” by his peers in 1992.
McMillan is a Life Member of the Texas Real Estate Teachers Association and is an approved instructor in real
estate pre-licensing and mandatory continuing education courses. He is a past chairman of the Community
Development Council of Fort Worth and the Tarrant County Affordable Housing Task Force, and is past director
of the United Way of Tarrant County and of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
Terry E. Mitchell
Terry E. Mitchell is President of Momark Development L.L.C. based in Austin, TX. As the principal of Momark he
is heavily involved in the planning and development of various residential and mixed-use real estate
developments involving approximately 6,500 residential units and related mixed-uses.
Momark’s projects include Macmora Cottages (Envision Central Texas New Development Award winner);
Chestnut Commons (Envision Central Texas Community Impact Award winner); The Sanctuary Lofts (APA Central
Texas Project of the Year; ABJ Best Multifamily Award winner); and The Austonian (as a development and
marketing consultant). Momark Development’s focus is to create unique one-of-a-kind communities that better
serve the community.
Prior to his arrival at Momark, Mr. Mitchell served in a number of management positions including as Vice
President of Milburn Homes (D.R. Horton, Inc. division). In his 20-plus years in real estate, Mr. Mitchell has
developed over 20,000 residential units and over $1.8 billion in residential community value.
Mr. Mitchell received his Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Texas in Austin. He also
received his Masters of Business Administration from Saint Edward’s University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence
from Saint Mary’s University in San Antonio.
Mr. Mitchell is a past President of the Real Estate Council of Austin, and just retired from that organization’s
Executive Committee of the Board of Directors after 13 years. He also serves on the Board of Hill Country
Conservancy, the Advisory Board of Trust for Public Land and the Board of Directors of HousingWorks Austin.
Council Member Randi Shade
Randi Shade has lived in Austin for more than 20 years, working in the public, private and nonprofit sector. Randi
has served as the Executive Director of the Austin Entrepreneurs Foundation, and as CEO of Charitygift, an
Internet company she founded in 1999 and sold to a publicly traded company in 2005. Randi's career in public
service includes four years in the Governor's Office (1992 – 1996) as the founding Executive Director of the
11. Texas Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service, during which time she launched and managed the
AmeriCorps program statewide. Under Randi's leadership Texas was awarded more money than any other state
($55 million.) Randi also worked as a fundraising coordinator on the successful 1990 Ann Richards gubernatorial
campaign and has also previously worked for City Year, Teach for America, and Procter & Gamble.
Randi is a Plan II Honors graduate of the University of Texas, where she was elected to serve as student body
president. Randi later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School where she was awarded a Public
Management Fellowship. In 2004 Randi was awarded a German Marshall Memorial Foundation Fellowship, and
in 2007 Randi graduated from the Aspen Institute's Henry Crown Fellowship Program.
Randi has always been an active community volunteer and has served on the boards of the Association of
Women in Technology – Austin, Austin Clean Energy Initiative, Austin Entrepreneurs Foundation, Central Texas
Better Business Bureau, Foundation for Women's Resources Committee of the Board, Greater Austin Chamber
of Commerce, Leadership Austin, OneStar Foundation, PeopleFund, Sigma Delta Tau Sorority's Texas Education
Foundation, TexChange, Texas Hillel Foundation, UT Commission on 125, and the Volunteer Center (now Hands
on Central Texas). Randi and her partner, Kayla Shell, an attorney and Dell executive, live in the Clarksville
neighborhood and are the proud parents of son Ethan and daughter Emme.
Dena Sherrill
Dena Sherrill, Housing Program Manager, is in her 15th year of employment with REI. Her responsibilities include
administering the housing programs which includes a down payment and closing cost assistance program, the
Employer Assisted Housing Incentive, and the Assets for Independence Program. In 2005, she received her
certification as a Housing Development Finance Professional from the National Development Council. Dena also
serves on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka’s Affordable Housing Advisory Council. She works with
community leaders, bankers, realtors and builders about available programs that ultimately enhance the quality
of life in their communities.
Dena’s career prior to her employment with REI includes a number of years with law firms, the district
attorney’s office, and associate district judge’s office. From 1993 to 1996 she was co-owner of the Gymnastics
Sports Center of Durant.
Dena is a past President of the Durant Main Street Program and was on the Board of Directors for six years,
serving as Board Chair for two years.
While Dena travels the state marketing REI services, she and her husband, Trace, make their home in Durant, OK
also the location of REI headquarters.
Robin Snyderman
A native of the Chicago area, Robin Snyderman became housing director at MPC in 1998, intensifying the
Council’s ability to increase the number of informed stakeholders committed to a range of quality housing
options near jobs and transit throughout the region, as well as to successful public housing reform.
Currently its vice president of community development, Robin has helped MPC launch several nationally
recognized regional efforts, including the Regional Employer-Assisted Collaboration for Housing (REACH) IL), the
landmark Regional Rental Market Analysis, a partnership with the Housing Committee of the Metropolitan
Mayors Caucus, the Building Successful Mixed Income Communities Forums, the Regional Housing Initiative and,
12. most recently, its interjurisdictional responses to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. In 2002, Robin
staffed the Gubernatorial Housing Transition Team Committee and currently serves on the Executive Committee
of the Governor’s Housing Task Force.
MPC’s housing work has been featured at dozens of forums throughout the country, and in various articles for
Shelterforce, Urban Land Institute Magazine, Policylink, the Brookings institution and other media, industry and
academic publications.
Prior to her work at MPC, Robin worked for 10 years with San Francisco’s Mission Housing Development
Corporation, developing and providing supportive housing for formerly homeless adults.
In addition to her work at MPC, Robin is a board member of the Illinois Housing Council and Interfaith Council
for the Homeless, and a trustee of the National Housing Conference. Robin recently completed two terms as
chair of the City of Evanston’s Housing Commission and as an affordable housing committee advisor for the
Federal Home Loan Bank. She was a 2002 fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago and, in 2006, completed Harvard
University’s Executive Education Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government, which is part of
the John F. Kennedy School of Government.
In 2010, Robin is teaching in for Northwestern University’s Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration
Program.
Garner Stoll
Garner Stoll has worked as Planning or Community Development Director for the cities of Lawrence, Kansas;
Lincoln, Nebraska; Boulder, Colorado; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Parker, Colorado. He is currently employed
by the City of Austin, Texas as Assistant Director of Planning and Development Review.
His professional interests include transportation, comprehensive, downtown, and neighborhood planning, and
the development of greenways, trails, and open spaces. He is a charter member of the American Institute of
Certified Planners. His work has been the recipient of numerous professional recognitions and awards.
He holds an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and a Masters Degree in Regional and City Planning, both
from the University of Oklahoma.
Garner and his wife Jane live in Austin with their two teenage sons, William and Evan, both students at Bowie
High School. His hobbies include reading, mountain climbing, back-packing, birding, traveling, running, bicycling
and gardening.
Karen Walker
Karen Walker has resided in Reno, Nevada for 22 years, working at the Nevada Association of REALTORS® for the
past 15 years. She holds a BS degree in Business Administration from Metropolitan State College, Denver,
Colorado.
Karen works in the Government Affairs Department, coordinating the myriad political and legislative activities of
the Association.
13. In late 2009, Karen authored two successful grant proposals that secured funding from the National Association
of REALTORS® for the Nevada Association of REALTORS® to promote foreclosure prevention and affordable
workforce housing.
Karen enjoys spending time in the outdoors. Reno is the perfect place for her to live, with the neighboring Sierra
Nevada mountains and its many hiking trails as well as lovely Lake Tahoe to explore and enjoy. Most
importantly, sharing her time with family and friends is a quintessential part of her life!
14. The HousingPolicy.org Forum is a place to pose questions, share ideas, and
learn from the experience and expertise of colleagues around the country.
Membership is free and open to anyone who has an interest in housing policy.
Join the Forum in five easy steps:
1.Visit http://forum.housingpolicy.org and click on the Sign
Up link in the upper right corner of the page.
2. Fill out the sign-up form on the next screen.
3. Check your email and verify your account by clicking on
the link in an automatically-generated message.
4. Create your profile by filling out a short questionnaire with information on your
professional background and interests.
5. Stand by for approval of your profile. We review all profiles to avoid spammers, and you
will be notified by email when your application has been approved.
Now that your profile has been approved…Join the conversation!
Discussions on the Forum are
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the “Join” link in the upper right
corner of the group page.
Groups currently include:
• Foreclosure Prevention • Neighborhood Stabilization
• Housing & Natural Disasters • Rental Housing Preservation
• Housing for Older Adults • Shared Equity Homeownership
• Inclusionary Zoning • Affordable Housing – General
Visit the HousingPolicy.org Forum at: http://forum.housingpolicy.org
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