Featured Panel Discussions:
Expanding the Huddle: Building Broader Coalitions for Greater Impact
In unprecedented times, collaboration is essential. This discussion invites NAHRO members to expand the traditional circle and engage with new and sometimes unexpected partners whose work is critical to our shared mission. From organizations enhancing community development, to those streamlining the development and financing of housing, to thought leaders focusing on health outcomes, this panel brings together different voices that are all connected to the work we do. Join us as we break down silos, explore new partnerships, and reimagine what’s possible when we expand the huddle.
Panelists:
Richard Cho, Managing Director, Manett Health Strategies, Manatt, Phelps, and Philips, LLP
Baaba Halm, Interim Co-President, Solutions Division and SVP, Programs, Enterprise Community Partners
Matt Johnston, Managing Director, Real Estate and Co-Head of US Acquisitions, Pretium
Valerie White, Senior Executive Director, LISC NY
Re-imagining Public Housing: Challenges, Innovations, and Global Lessons
Public housing was once a cornerstone of federal efforts to provide affordable homes across the United States. Today, however, the program faces ongoing disinvestment—and now, a push by the new administration to dismantle it entirely, shifting units to alternative funding models. What does this mean for the future of affordable housing? Join our panel of experts for a timely discussion on what it would take to sustain and strengthen public housing, how to preserve existing units, and what innovative solutions could redefine affordable housing provision. We’ll also explore international models to uncover valuable lessons from around the world.
Panelists:
Alex Schwartz, Professor, Public & Urban Policy, Milano School of Policy, Management and Environment, The New School
Elizabeth Glenn, Chair, US Africa Collaborative, Inc.
David Silke, Director of Insights and Operations, The Housing Agency, Ireland
Brad Greenburg, Deputy Director, Furman Center