It's January - cold, gray, and seemingly endless. Just because we can't see spring yet doesn't mean it's not on its way; it's a cycle. Affordable housing faces similar challenges: the hurdles are many, and the progress can feel as slow as the passing of winter but…

Hand me a microphone, and I’ll gladly talk about affordable housing all day. But sharing my personal experience with housing insecurity? That is a whole new level - and on the TEDx stage?!?!

Apparently, today is known as Quitter's Day - the day many give up on their resolutions. Fun fact: only about 6% of people stick with their goals for the entire year.

The scripts that say public sector employee engagement isn’t a priority need flipped.

Recently, for the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association Commissioners’ Conference, I put together a panel of women affordable housing changemakers and we were invited to open the conference by urging our peers to proactively…

Our Quadel consulting team recently gathered for a virtual holiday party with professionals drawing caricatures of us. It was a mix of fun and whimsy with a dash of humor.

Recently I was a 𝒈𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 on the Care to Change Counseling podcast hosted by April Bordeau, discussing the challenges and resilience required when raising children. Join us for an authentic peek into the "real world" of how life happens over in the hashtag#GoarCamp.

Recently, someone asked me what advice I’d give to underachievers and those feeling unmotivated.

At first, I paused – not sure of the context, nor how to respond. Was this related to employees? Students? Someone stuck in a rut personally, or professionally?

Birthdays are great for reflection and gratitude – and cake. As I celebrate today, I’m reminded of the lessons I’ve learned as a leader and houser striving to make a difference.