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.
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Strategic Time Away for Growth
This week I spent hours being strategic and not living off emails.
It felt unconventional to disconnect from my laptop and activate an out-of-office reply. However, each quarter, I prioritize such periods to…
Beyond Chocolates: Honoring the Cheerleaders in Our Workplace
Valentine's Day in the workplace is more than candy-covered treats - it can be about affirmation, kindness, and authenticity. Today, I’m reflecting on a moment that truly embodies that spirit. nd appreciation today!
I met my younger self for coffee…
I met my younger self for coffee. She was 20 minutes late and I was 10 minutes early. She ordered a caramel frappuccino - extra whip, no hesitation. 😯 I held my nonfat latte and smiled.
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Self-preservation is a Superpower
Self-preservation is a superpower I’m still discovering. Too often, we focus solely on getting the work done and overlook this hidden gem.
Affordable Housing Progress
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…
Homeless to Housing CEO
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?!?!
Quitter’s Day
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.
Prioritizing Employee Engagement
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…