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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Teaching Disability Awareness
When Tonja Eagan asked me for an interview on television my first response was a loud “No!” I am a seasoned public speaker, but the thought of all those TV cameras and lights scared me. The fear of failure had also prompted my no.
Serving Others
Each month in our Newark office, staff rotate the theme to highlight our latest training focus. This week, I was thrilled to see customer service in the spotlight.
Why Housing Matters to Me
Growing up, I moved from one bad rental to another, often in short spurts and on the wrong side of the tracks. So, when Affordable Housing News recognized me as one of their Power Women, I realized this is much more than a professional honor. It’s personal.
Lemons to Lemonade
Who else is dealing with disruptions after the hashtag#CrowdStrike morning? I'm currently stuck in Newark but turning lemons into lemonade.
A Better Momma Bear
On this day 34 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted, granting civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities. Yet, disability discrimination is the highest category of fair housing complaints filed.
The Crucial Reality of Best Practice Sharing
Recently, someone in the industry pulled me aside and recalled a significant mistake made nearly 20 years ago, naming everyone that was involved. The mistake was clearly still fresh in their mind.
Deciding to Adopt
Eight years ago this week, I walked into a civil affairs office, signed paperwork, and walked out with a new addition to the Goar family. It was the final formality of a much longer adoption journey.
