As PHAs, we provide homes to people of diverse backgrounds, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) residents. We are also employers responsible for cultivating safe and inclusive workplaces where staff are valued and supported. This session will explore practical approaches to LGBTQ+ inclusion in housing and employment settings, including onboarding, staff training, resident engagement, and policy development. Presenters will share successful models and best practices that strengthen communication, trust, recruitment, retention, and service outcomes for residents, employees, and community partners alike.
Moderator:
Matthew Pike J.D.
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Cambridge Housing
Panelists:
Robert Kelsey
Director of Human Resources, Cambridge Housing
Kyle Jones-Bey
Program Compliance Manager, Delaware State Housing Authority
Jake Joseph
Chair, LGBTQ Subcommittee of the DEIAC; Commissioner, MRHP
Tiffany Mangum
Chair, DEIAC/ Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Fresno Housing