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NeighborWorks America speakers are some of the nation’s leading resources for insights into affordable housing and community revitalization and development. Our speakers have diverse backgrounds that allow each to provide a unique perspective perspectives on everything from national policies to practical advice for local and state efforts. Several have held leadership positions in state and local government. Many also have worked for the nation’s leading companies and nonprofit organizations, including United Way, Peace Corps, Fannie Mae, YWCA, hospitals and homeless shelters.

Select a speaker’s name below to see a brief bio.

Eileen Fitzgerald
Chief Executive Officer
Communities are strengthened one family at a time. With nearly 20 years of housing and community development experience in the private sector, non-profit sector and in government, Fitzgerald can help your audience see how these different pieces of the neighborhood development team can work together to create stronger neighborhoods and sustainable, affordable housing.

Paul Kealey*
Director of Training
Paul Kealey provides expert insight and practical, firsthand knowledge on issues relating to management and leadership, adult education, and community development.

Donald R. Phoenix
Interim director of Field Operations and district director, Southern District
With more than 25 years of experience in community development, Phoenix is an expert in community revitalization strategies.

Tim Adams
Director, Analysis and Impact Unit
An authority on resource development, Adams also has expertise in information and financial management systems and technologies.

Deorah Boatright
Deborah Boatright
Regional director, Northeast Region
Boatright's specialty is in developing partnerships and collaborations that bring the public and private sector together to address community needs and improve housing options for low and moderate income families.

Margaret Frisbee
District director, Pacific District
Frisbee specializes in organizational development, strategic planning, resource development, neighborhood revitalization and management.

John Santner
Regional director, Midwest Region
Santner is an expert in single and multifamily housing development, property management, and asset management.

Gary Wolfe
District director, Rocky Mountain District
In addition to his extensive work in nonprofit management and leadership, organizational development, and governance, Wolfe has expertise in public relations, resource development and program evaluation.

*Speeches delivered in English or Spanish.

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