Welcome comments from Mark Reid, President, TAHRA.
Featured Speaker:
Lance George is the Director of Research and Information at the Housing Assistance Council. With more than 20 years of experience, Lance leads the organization’s research, data, and information efforts. Lance works at the intersection of housing, research, and data to help Americans who have quality and safe homes, understand and care about those who do not.
Featured Presentation: NAHRO International Research and Global Exchange Award
This award acknowledges a person who has made contributions to the international community.
Featured Panel Discussion:
One Mission, Many Realities: Community Development Across Rural, Suburban & Urban America
Community development is not one-size-fits-all. This panel discussion explores how housing and community development strategies differ (and where they align) across rural, suburban, urban, and small agency environments. Panelists will share real-world perspectives on the unique challenges they face, from capacity constraints and funding limitations to growth pressures and infrastructure needs.
Moderator:
Ralph Perrey, Executive Director, THDA
Panelists:
• Maggie Riden, Chief External Affairs Officer, FAHE
• Robin Walls, President/CEO, King County Housing Authority
• Emel Alexander, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, MDHA – Community Development
• David Gates, Executive Director, Natural State Housing Group
Session sponsored by Tennessee Housing Development Agency.