National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)

Extra, extra! 2025-27 NAHRO President Sean Gilbert introduces himself in the the October edition of The NAHRO Monitor, out now! Read his President's Message: https://lnkd.in/evDgmbFR Read the full edition:https://lnkd.in/eTxsmNcR

Join NAHRO’s Policy and Legislative Affairs Team this Thursday, October 16 at 1:30 PM Eastern for another special edition Housing Update from Washington on the government shutdown! This 30-minute webinar is free and open to all. As the government shutdown continues, NAHRO is committed to keeping members as informed as possible. This session will include time for audience questions and discussion. Government shutdowns create uncertainty — join the NAHRO team to better understand how we got here and what the shutdown could mean for your residents and communities. 🚨This special session has a new registration link, separate from the normal series! Register here: https://lnkd.in/epvsa8Rt

Calling all agency staff! This week’s #TrainingTuesday explores how our brains process information and the cognitive shortcuts that contribute to implicit and cognitive bias, leading to biased systems. Participants will learn how these biases influence decision-making and service delivery, particularly in housing and community development. The course also examines types of privilege and provides tools to identify and reduce bias within organizational systems. https://lnkd.in/e72zWiSY

The NAHRO office will be closed on Monday, October 13, to observe the Federal holiday of Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14.

Meet Ivory Mathews, NAHRO 2025-2027 Senior Vice President! Sworn in at the National Conference & Exhibition in Phoenix on September 30, she believes “through collaboration, innovation, and relentless advocacy, we can build stronger partnerships, amplify our voice in policy discussions, and deliver comprehensive solutions that serve the diverse needs of the 8 million families we represent.” Currently the Chief Executive Officer of Home Forward in Portland, OR, Ivory is a community-focused leader with over 20 years in the affordable housing industry. She has held various positions within NAHRO at the national, regional and state chapter levels, most recently serving as chair of NAHRO’s Legislative Network Advisory Committee. Congratulations Ivory! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFiwf8jd

Meet Sean Gilbert, NAHRO 2025-2027 President! Sworn in at the National Conference & Exhibition in Phoenix on September 30, he “is excited to help lead the organization towards achieving our shared vision of thriving communities with affordable homes for all.” Currently the Executive Director of Tennessee Valley Housing Services in Morristown, TN, Sean has worked in the affordable housing industry for over 30 years. He is a past President of the Kentucky Housing Association (KHA), past President of SERC-NAHRO, and a multi-term member on the NAHRO Board of Governors. Congratulations Sean! Read more: https://lnkd.in/evHkX79Z

Thank you, LDG Development, LLC, for your extraordinary partnership! Your 10-year investment in the NAHRO–LDG Scholars Program has supported 24 remarkable young affordable housing residents by easing the burden of college tuition and funding internships. The NAHRO LDG scholars have also joined a welcoming community that will help them thrive as future leaders. We were especially grateful to welcome LDG’s Ramona Vasta and Brett Budd at our National Conference in Phoenix, where they represented LDG beautifully and inspired our scholars and attendees alike. Your incredible generosity and investment in our youth help further NAHRO’s vision of thriving communities with affordable homes for all. We’re deeply grateful — and excited for what’s ahead together. #NAHRO #LDGDevelopment #AffordableHousing #Scholarship #Leadership #CommunityDevelopment

Join NAHRO for a special 1-hour Housing Update from Washington this Thursday, October 9 at 1:30 PM Eastern! Experts from the Cooper Housing Institute, the Terner Center at Berkeley, and RAND will present their latest research on the Housing Choice Voucher program, applicable to housing agencies of all sizes and jurisdictions. This research "identifies best practices and policies, as well as regulatory reforms, that can help maximize the use of the HCV program’s scarce resources." Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eEVPxYnD The webinar is free and open to all! Register: https://lnkd.in/gPYpxGBC

“Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion is more than just a housing development; it’s a symbol of opportunity and resiliency for Virgin Islanders. VIHA and our incredible partners at MDG Design & Construction are proud to continue leading the charge in reimagining affordable housing, and these recognitions affirm our work.” https://lnkd.in/dWXfPDNG

["The Laurel/Jones County Visitors Center has]" a very unique design and all that credit is due to a local architect, Michael McKinnon,” said Laurel Housing Authority Executive Director Ailrick Young. “He was able to incorporate the materials that we were able to salvage out of the old buildings.” https://lnkd.in/gqQiuvSN