Housing

New Series! Partnering with HUD on Affordable Housing: Best Practices for State Governments

A 5-part virtual housing series co-hosted by CSG East and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

August 23, 2024

Partnering with HUD on Affordable Housing:
Best Practices for State Governments

CSG East is co-hosting a 5-part virtual housing series with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. State legislators, agency officials, and staff are invited to join these sessions to share best practices between states and improve partnerships with HUD.

Each session includes presentations by HUD subject experts and a discussion by state leaders on their successes and challenges with housing policies and programs. Presentations will be followed by Q&A with attendees.

Thursday, September 19 @ 2:30pm
Homeownership Programs (Register now)
Tuesday, September 24 @ 11:30am
Housing Preservation Programs (Register now)
Tuesday, October 1 @ 11:30am
Housing Development Programs (Register now)
Thursday, October 3 @ 2:30pm
Community Development Programs (Register now)
Thursday, October 10 @ 2:30pm
Rental Programs (Register now)

Session#1: Homeownership Programs
Delaware State Housing Authority

Thurs, September 19 @ 2:30-3:45pm

Explore initiatives that promote and support homeownership among low- to moderate-income individuals and families.

Agenda:

Introduction by Matthew Heckles, regional administrator
Regional Administrator Heckles serves as HUD’s highest ranking official in Region 3 (mid-Atlantic) and he is the primary contact for congressional delegations, state and local officials, stakeholders, and customers.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Adam Hoffberg, director, Housing Finance Analysis and Research (PD&R)
- Migdaliz Bernier, director, Home Mortgage Insurance Division (OSFPD)
- Claudia Brienza, senior program specialist, Office of Public Housing Voucher Programs (PIH)
Delaware State Housing Authority
- Cynthia Karnai, director
- Brian Rossello, director, Housing Finance
- Megan Faries, housing mortgage administrator
Q&A discussion with attendees

Session #2: Housing Preservation Programs
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

Tues, September 24 @ 11:30-12:45pm

Discuss options to maintain and improve existing affordable housing stock to ensure long-term availability and quality.

Agenda:

Introduction by Juana Matias, regional administrator
Regional Administrator Matias serves as HUD’s highest ranking official in Region 1 (New England) and she is the primary contact for congressional delegations, state and local officials, stakeholders, and customers.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Michelle Miller, deputy director, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes
- Teresa Souza, social science analyst, Program Evaluation Division (PD&R)
- Sarah Molseed, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Recapitalization (Multifamily)
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
- Rick Vilello, deputy secretary, Community Affairs and Development
- Nic Horting, director, Center for Residential Reinvestment Programs
- Angela Susten, director, Center for Community and Housing Development
Q&A discussion with attendees

Session #3: Housing Development Programs
Connecticut Department of Housing

Tues, October 1 @ 11:30-12:45pm

Discuss programs that support the creation and development of new affordable housing units and communities.

Agenda:

Introduction by David Sanchez, acting chief of staff
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Mike Hollar, senior economist, Economic Development and Public Finance Division (PD&R)
- Christopher Granger, housing capital improvement specialist, Capital Fund Financing Program (PIH)
Connecticut Department of Housing
- Seila Mosquera-Bruno, commissioner
Q&A discussion with attendees

Session #4: Community Development Programs
Maryland Department Housing and Community Development

Thurs, October 3 @ 2:30-3:45pm

Explore community initiatives aimed at increasing the housing supply through investments in infrastructure and services.

Agenda:

Introduction by HUD leadership
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Todd Richardson, general deputy assistant secretary, Office of Policy Development and Research
- Paul Webster, director, Financial Management Division (CPD)
- Christina Mortensen, deputy director, Choice Neighborhoods
- Roger Lukoff, deputy assistant secretary, FHA Office of Healthcare Programs
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
- Jake Day, secretary
Q&A discussion with attendees

Session #5: Rental Programs
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

Thurs, October 10 @ 2:30-3:45pm

Discuss programs designed to assist renters, including rental assistance and support services for low-income households.

Agenda:

Introduction by Alicka Ampry-Samuel, regional administrator
Regional Administrator Ampry-Samuel serves as HUD’s highest ranking official in Region 2 and she is the primary contact for congressional delegations, state and local officials, stakeholders, and customers.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Anice Chenault, program manager, Family Self-Sufficiency Program
- Teresa Souza, social science analyst, Program Evaluation Division (PD&R)
- Jessica Jackson, deputy director, Office of Asset Management (MHP)
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
- Jacquelyn Suarez, commissioner
- Janel Winter, assistant commissioner; director, Housing and Community Resources
Q&A discussion with attendees