Welcome to my dedicated space on the internet where I share insights, stories, and strategies from my journey in affordable housing advocacy.
I invite you to join me as I explore the impact of secure housing, discuss the ongoing fight for fair housing, and share personal experiences that shape my commitment to creating safer, more inclusive communities.
Recent selections from my blog:
From Challenges to Change
During my pregnancy, I became aware of other pregnant women around me. When I was in the market for a car, I suddenly noticed the same make and model everywhere.
Ten years ago today, I walked into a civil affairs office. A short time later, I walked out with the newest Goar.
The paperwork was finished. The real work was just beginning.
Before we ever opened a file, the office was showing us what needed to go. And I knew something was wrong before anyone mentioned the program.
He said to me, “You don't look like a CEO.”
We were in the middle of a meeting about recertifications when he said it.
Corporate Travel Edition
Dearest reader, the friendly skies have been serving up some absolute gems lately.
19 years ago today was my first day at Quadel.
When I joined, I wasn’t even looking for a job but Jim Evans called asking me to apply. When I was hesitant he replied, “you don’t understand; it’s Quadel.”
If you've ever looked at a backlog, a broken process, or a struggling program and thought, "𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐱 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭," this post is for you.
If your version of fun is improving outcomes, fixing what's broken, and leaving programs stronger than you found them, we should talk.
The biggest breakthroughs start with someone willing to confront a problem everyone else has learned to live with.