Houston-Harris County Housing Affordability Strategy
Advisory Committee
The City of Houston and Harris County assembled the Advisory Committee to bring together subject matter experts across the local housing ecosystem. Advisory Committee members represent housing developers, nonprofits, philanthropy, and business leaders, as well as local government officials. First convened in October 2025, the Advisory Committee has been meeting to guide the analysis, share priorities, and give feedback on findings.
Houston-Harris County Housing Affordability Strategy
Advisory Committee
The City of Houston and Harris County assembled the Advisory Committee to bring together subject matter experts across the local housing ecosystem. Advisory Committee members represent housing developers, nonprofits, philanthropy, and business leaders, as well as local government officials. First convened in October 2025, the Advisory Committee has been meeting to guide the analysis, share priorities, and give feedback on findings.
Gwendolyn Bell, City of Houston
Jamie Bryant, Houston Housing Authority
Ric Campo, Camden
Laura Chapman, Cullen Foundation
Caroline Cheong, Kinder Institute
Amy Connolly, City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
Thao Costis, Harris County Housing and Community Development Department
Laolu Davies-Yemitan, Houston Housing Collaborative
Allen Douglas, Downtown Houston Plus
Redick Edwards, Houston Housing Finance Corporation
Stephan Fairfield, Covenant Community Capital
Meghna Goswami, Houston Endowment
Tory Gunsolley, Harris County Housing and Community Development Department
Jaideep Hebbar, Sarofim Foundation
Steve Hefner, Camden
Andy Icken, Harris County
Laura Jaramillo, LISC
Nathan Kelley, Blazer Building
Dominique King, Harris County Housing Authority
Kris Larson, Downtown Houston Plus
Cedrick LaSane, City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
Mary Lawler, Avenue CDC
Rene Martinez, Harris County Housing Finance Corporation
Jason McLemore, Harris County Toll Road Authority
Ryan Mendez, Houston Housing Finance Corporation
Richard Mudd, Houston Housing Finance Corporation
Mike Nichols, City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
Julia Orduna, Texas Housers
Neal Rackleff, Houston Housing Authority
Brian Sanchez, Harris County Housing Finance Corporation
Jenny Schuetz, Arnold Ventures
Derek Sellers, City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
Michelle Smirnova, Kinder Institute
Christa Stoneham, Houston Land Bank
Tiffany Thomas, City of Houston
Alex Triantaphyllis, Harris County Office of County Administration
Ken Valach, Crow Holdings Development
Matt Zeis, Houston Land Bank