Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing

In this week's episode, we welcome Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. With 90 affiliates serving 300 communities in 37 states and the District of Columbia, the National Urban League advocates for policies and services that close the equality gap through policy leadership, social programs, and research.

A prominent national voice for jobs, education, housing, health, voting rights, equity, and entrepreneurship, Morial previously served as the highly successful Mayor of New Orleans before transitioning to his role at the National Urban League. He sits down with NHC President and CEO David Dworkin to discuss the current affordable housing crisis and efforts to bridge racial economic disparities.

In this week's episode, we welcome Dennis Shea, the Executive Director of the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy, which is working to advance public policies that more effectively address our nation's critical housing affordability challenges. Dennis joins NHC's President and CEO David Dworkin to discuss the Center's efforts to address today's affordable housing shortage. He also reflects on his tenure as HUD's Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research and Deputy U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland. 

In this week's episode, we welcome HUD's Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. At HUD, Gordon oversees the Department's policies, programs, and operations supporting the nation’s homebuyers, homeowners, renters, and communities.

Throughout her career, Commissioner Gordon has been both a strong advocate for and hands-on practitioner working to achieve equal justice, fairness and equity in housing, and consumer protections. She joins NHC's President and CEO David Dworkin to discuss HUD's efforts to address the country's affordable housing shortage and her more than 30 years of experience working in the housing and community development sectors.

In this week's episode, we welcome Michael Pugh, President and CEO of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), one of the nation’s largest community development financial institutions. With more than 30 years of banking experience, particularly in expanding access to capital for underserved families, businesses, and communities, Michael shares his insights and strategies for tackling the affordable housing shortage in our country.

In this week's episode, we welcome Tia Boatman Patterson, President and CEO of the California Community Reinvestment Corporation, a leading multifamily housing lender addressing the affordable housing crisis across California. A recipient of NHC’s 2024 Housing Visionary Award and acknowledged nationally and statewide as a policy expert in affordable housing, community development, small business, and economic development, Tia joins us to discuss ways to address the country's affordable housing crisis. 

In this week's episode, we welcome CNBC’s Senior Climate and Real Estate Correspondent Diana Olick who engaged in a discussion about "The State of the Housing Market" with industry leaders Ed Brady, President and CEO of the Home Builders Institute; Mark Jones, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association; and Robert Pinnegar, President and CEO of the National Apartment Association, at NHC's Solutions for Housing Communications convening. They discuss the state of the housing market, focusing on key issues such as the shortage of affordable housing, insufficient housing supply, interest rates, financing availability, and the actions being considered or implemented by Congress and the Administration to address these challenges.

In this week’s episode, we welcome Marietta Rodriguez, President and CEO of NeighborWorks® America, a congressionally chartered nonprofit creating opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities. Marietta shares her thoughts on the affordable housing crisis and innovative ways to help solve it while discussing her more than 20 years with NeighborWorks® America.

In this week's episode, we focus on attracting and retaining talent in the housing and community development sector. Experts discuss strategies to spark interest in the field, effective recruitment methods, and ways to nurture leaders from diverse backgrounds. We also explore how to engage young professionals, support career growth, and ensure long-term commitment to the industry.

In this week’s episode, we welcome Ralph Perrey, Executive Director of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (TDHA), which finances the development and preservation of affordable housing for very low-, low-, and moderate-income individuals and families in Tennessee. Ralph shares his thoughts on the affordable housing crisis and innovative ways to help solve it while discussing his decades of experience in the public and private sectors.  

In this week's episode, we focus on the unique housing needs of Native American communities and Tribal lands. Experts offer insights on structuring successful community development projects, opportunities for investment, and strategies for partnerships to ensure equitable development and opportunities for homeownership for Native American consumers and communities.