NAHRO Names 2026 Fellows
October 21, 2026 — In 2007, the NAHRO Board of Governors established the Fellowship Program to recognize and honor members whose careers exemplify outstanding achievement, service, and leadership. NAHRO Fellows are selected by their peers for their accumulated wisdom and mastery — demonstrated not only through their accomplishments but also through their lasting impact on communities across the country.
“NAHRO Fellows embody the best of the best of us,” said NAHRO CEO Mark Thiele. “They are deeply experienced housers and community builders whose impact reaches far beyond their agencies. NAHRO Fellows are also mentors, advisers and teachers, and their dedication to serving the national community is deeply appreciated. Congratulations to the 2026 NAHRO Fellows!”
NAHRO is proud to present the 2026 NAHRO Fellows:
- Sheila Barnett, Executive Director, Goodland Housing Authority
- Shaunté Evans, CEO, Spartanburg Housing
- Diane Larson, Executive Director, Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Congratulations to the 2026 NAHRO Fellows!
About the NAHRO Fellowship
NAHRO Fellows are honored because they have demonstrated, over a sustained period of time, their commitment to improve the housing conditions of their fellow citizens and/or the viability and sustainability of the communities in which they live and/or work. Award recipients may use the designation “NAHRO Fellow” professionally as a designation after their name, and may be called upon for mentoring and service to NAHRO and its members.
The Fellowship Program was established in 2007 by the NAHRO Board of Governors to honor members for their accumulated wisdom and mastery as seen by their achievements and their actions within their own communities.
About NAHRO
NAHRO, which was established in 1933, is a membership organization of more than 26,000 housing and community development providers and professionals throughout the United States. NAHRO members create and manage affordable housing for low- and middle-income families and support vibrant communities that enhance the quality of life for all. NAHRO members administer more than 3 million homes for more than 8 million people.