Graduate student Ryan Hebert is working with Housing Action Illinois as part of the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development fellowship program. Through his fellowship, he is helping Housing Action Illinois in its new role as a HUD Housing Counseling Intermediary, which involves overseeing housing counseling grants and affiliates. Hebert has been involved in the grant reporting process, site visits to affiliates, and vetting additional affiliates. He has also helped Housing Action Illinois apply for and disburse housing counseling funds from HUD and a private grant from CitiBank. The experience has helped Hebert contribute to affordable housing issues and realize his passion for community development.