Session Highlights:
Presentations:
- Recognition of Housing America “What Home Means to Me” 2025-26 Poster Contest Grand Prize Winner
- Presentation of NAHRO’s 2026 Advocacy Award which recognizes outstanding and innovative achievement in the area of legislative advocacy.
Panel Discussions:
Updates from HUD Leadership
This panel will feature a comprehensive conversation with leadership from HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing on the department’s evolving strategic priorities and the operational impacts of FY 2026 funding. Attendees will gain valuable insight into HUD’s policy priorities, expectations for the year ahead, and key funding considerations moving forward.
Presenters:
Benjamin Hobbs | Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing | HUD
Heidi J. Frechette | General Deputy Assistant Secretary | HUD
Todd Thomas | Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs | HUD
Marianne Nazzaro | Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Housing Investments | HUD
Shylon Ferry | Deputy Assistant Secretary, The Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) | HUD
A Discussion with THUD Appropriations Staff
This conversation will focus on the appropriations process, including reflections on FY 2026 funding discussions and perspectives on what stakeholders might expect as FY 2027 deliberations get underway.
Presenters:
Christina Monroe | Clerk/Staff Director | THUD Subcommittee, House Appropriations Committee
MaryBeth Pavlik | Professional Staff Member | THUD Subcommittee, House Appropriations Committee
Jason Woolwine | Professional Staff Member | Majority, Senate Transportation, Housing and Development Appropriations Subcommittee