To The Point, A Council of Large Public Housing Authorities Podcast

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Austin Housing Authority (AHA) President & CEO Mike Gerber chats with Jeffery K. Patterson about what CLPHA members can expect when attending CLPHA CONVENE Austin, hosted by AHA, in November. He also details AHA's successes and challenges as one of the nation's earliest adopters of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program and shares how AHA works with several local and national health partners to bring healthcare services directly to AHA residents in their communities.

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Gila Bronner, Founder, President and CEO of Bronner Group, talks to Jeffery K. Patterson about the great uncertainties the public and affordable housing industry is facing right now regarding the current federal funding landscape. Gila tells Jeffery and our audience how they can prepare for these uncertainties and offers expert insights on how PHAs can seek funding and partnership opportunities outside of the federal government, from state and local governments to philanthropies and for-profit companies in their communities.

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Lowel Krueger, executive director of the Yakima Housing Authority, joins To The Point from the 12th annual Housing Is Summit in Washington, D.C. Born and raised in the Lower Yakima Valley, Lowel discusses how YHA became one of the first housing authorities in the nation to fully reposition its public housing through the RAD program and achieve Moving to Work designation. He also shares how cross-sector partnerships and veteran housing communities like Chuck Austin Place are helping YHA deliver impactful results as a “small but mighty” housing authority.

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CLPHA CEO La Shelle Dozier sits down with Jeff for an urgent discussion on protecting Restore-Rebuild, one of our nation's most critical tools for affordable housing development, following HUD's announcement of their intent to end the program. La Shelle breaks down what all of this means to public housing authorities and how CLPHA and our industry partners are opposing this detrimental action through the launch of the Protect Restore-Rebuild Coalition.

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Recorded live at the 2026 Housing Is Summit in Washington, D.C., this episode features CLPHA Board Member and Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kenzie Bok. Kenzie tells Jeffery K. Patterson about BHA’s innovative eviction prevention partnership with HomeStart, efforts to improve residents’ economic mobility, and the agency’s First Home program supporting pathways to homeownership. She also shares updates on the transformative Bunker Hill Housing redevelopment and Boston’s new Housing Accelerator Fund. Plus, Kenzie previews what CLPHA members can look forward to when CLPHA Convene heads to Boston next year.

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In this episode, Jeffery K. Patterson chats with Gerry Cichon, CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HACEP). Gerry tells Jeffery how HACEP is pioneering the use of AI in PHA operations, using cutting-edge technology to help HACEP run more efficiently and serve its residents more effectively. He also discusses HACEP's successful homeownership program and its work to build a public housing community for seniors run on clean energy.

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In this episode, Maria Razo, newly elected Vice President of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities and longtime Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB), talks with Jeffery K. Patterson about her path into the affordable housing industry and her leadership priorities. As the 30-year anniversary of the creation of the Moving to Work (MTW) program approaches, Maria highlights how MTW enables innovation and local flexibility and helps HACSB to serve its residents more effectively and efficiently. Maria also share updates on the revitalization of HACSB’s Arrowhead Grove community, talking about both the challenges and opportunities presented by this large-scale place-based investment. 

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 Jeffery K. Patterson sits down for a chat with his first repeat guest -- new CLPHA CEO La Shelle Dozier, who took the organization's helm in December 2025. La Shelle tells Jeffery about how she's adjusting to life in the nation's capital, her vision and goals for the organzation, how she plans to tackle the biggest opportunities and challenges facing PHAs in her new role, next steps for the 10 Year Roadmap for Public Housing Sustainability, and much more. 

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On this episode of To The Point, host Jeffery K. Patterson—CEO of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and President of the Council of Large Housing Authorities—welcomes three students from UC Berkeley: Omeed Ansari, Yameen Arshad, and Harrison Haigood. As winners of the Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design Competition, they share the story behind their award-winning proposal, Mango Commons—a transformative, 350-unit redevelopment plan for Palm Beach County Housing Authority. With a focus on food security, tech education, and intergenerational engagement, their design reimagines what affordable housing can be. Tune in to hear how these future leaders are tackling today’s housing challenges with creativity, compassion, and community-driven solutions.

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To The Point Host Jeffery K. Patterson sat down with CLPHA Board Member and Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles President and CEO Lourdes Castro Ramirez to discuss many topics, including beginning her role as CEO just as the wildfires in Los Angeles erupted. Jeffery and Lourdes also talked about HACLA's successful workforce development program, addressing veteran homelessness and, engaging in public-private partnerships.

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