From Challenges To Change
Welcome to From Challenges to Change, a space where I share my personal and professional experiences to inspire change and advocate for affordable housing.
Join me as I delve into the importance of secure housing, the ongoing fight for equal access, and the transformative power of a safe home.
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From Parkour to Policy
My oldest son has a special talent for testing the very edges of my patience as a mom.
Kayaking in creeks where there are alligators.
Starting a school project at 10 PM the night before it’s due.
High drama stunts in parkour, running, climbing, and vaulting.
The Audacity to Change
“We’ve never done it this way” is one of the most expensive lines in housing.
Accepting backlogs as normal.
Dragging through outdated processes and technology.
Staying stuck.
Blaming funding like it’s the only lever.
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When Tradition Blocks Progress
“We’ve never done it this way” is one of the most expensive lines in housing.
It sounds safe.
It feels familiar.
But it blocks progress.
The moment we challenge it … things shift.
When Systems Drive Impact
“We’ve always done it this way” is one of the most expensive lines in housing.
Going 100% accessible online isn’t a "nice to have" option anymore.
March Madness Leadership Playbook
What happens when you mix analytics + hope + name recognition?
For me, that’s Hoosier level support during #MarchMadness.
Unfancy Leadership That Works
I’m not your traditional, fancy office corporate CEO. This week in Boston at the Yardi Forum on a panel, I described one housing operation as a “hot mess.”
And in a room full of housers … no one flinched.
Evil Genius at Work
Evil Genius. Come to the Dark Side, We Have Cookies ... a little typecasting might be happening when your team picks the conference badges for you.
When Women in Housing Compare Notes
One of the best things about being at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Washington Conference this week?