Opening Plenary Session, Part 1

Session Highlights:

Comments from NAHRO President George Guy and NAHRO’s CEO Mark Thiele.

Featured Discussion:
Navigating the Rise in Homelessness: Exploring the Current Landscape of Housing Access in America
Over the past year, the United States has witnessed a concerning rise in homelessness across the country. Join esteemed leaders from prominent organizations including the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, HUD (invited), and others, for a discussion about the current landscape of housing access in the United States. The panel discussion will dissect the root causes behind this alarming trend, including economic challenges, housing market dynamics, social and health issues, as well as systemic and policy challenges.
Panelists:
Ann Oliva, Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH)
Jeff Olivet, Executive Director, United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)
Richard S. Cho, Ph.D., Senior Advisor for Housing and Services, Office of the Secretary, HUD

Featured Speaker:
PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett will provide NAHRO attendees a rundown of the 2024 political outlook.