What New Orleans neighborhood do you live in? / Where did you grow up?
Castle Manor, New Orleans East Uptown in Central City
Describe your job to us!
My primary responsibilities include overseeing the annual agency certification and funding process for public service and housing activities. This includes but not limited to grant management and program management such as the rental and utilities assistance program in which my office has served over 24,000 households.
Tell us about your career path.
I began my career with the City of New Orleans in 1997 as an Analyst Assistant. My career path progressed to being promoted to Contract Analyst, followed by being promoted to Bureau Chief. In 2018, I was appointed as the Director of Housing, which led to my current position as the Director of Housing Policy and Community Development. I have served in the same Department for 25 years.
What aspects of your job do you enjoy the most?
Public Service, helping to meet the needs of our most vulnerable population.
What challenges do you find to be the greatest in your role?
Lack of resources to meet the overwhelming demand from the community.
What is your favorite thing about New Orleans?
The Culture-There is NO place in the WORLD like New Orleans!