240 | Housing Heroes: Equitable Staffing for Equitable Solutions
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Workshop
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Room 212-214 |
Session Overview
How do you attract and build a resilient and representative workforce to help execute the vision of Housing First programs? We’ll unpack proven strategies for hiring diverse team members, maintaining employee well-being, and ensuring alignment between policies and organizational values. Join us and explore workforce development in the housing sector.
Description
How do you attract and build a resilient and representative workforce to help execute the vision of Housing First programs? We’ll unpack proven strategies for hiring diverse team members, maintaining employee well-being, and ensuring alignment between policies and organizational values. Join us and explore workforce development in the housing sector.
Lisa Boyd
Vice President
Equus Workforce Solutions - Louisville, KY
Presenter
Lisa Boyd is currently Vice President of Operations for Equus Workforce Solutions and Equitable Social Solutions. Lisa has been with Equus for 8 years and currently oversees operations for programs that include WIOA, SNAP, TANF, childcare and homeless services across 12 states. Lisa has a passion for innovative solutions and building synergistic partnerships to better serve communities.
Lisa has been in the workforce development industry for more than 25 years and has worked in the non-profit, government, and for-profit sectors. Having started her career as a TANF Case Manager Lisa has served in roles that include COO at the YWCA Southeast WI, Division Administrator for Employment and Training in Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development where she led the statewide efforts for programs that included Wagner-Peyser, Labor Market Information, Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers, Apprenticeship and WIA and Vice President at the Center for Self Sufficiency.
Kamra Howard
Deputy Project Director
Equitable Social Solutions
Presenter
As a long-time service provider and operator working with the unhoused with a background in affordable housing, it is important to me that we select a diverse team to address our clients' diverse needs. Intentional hiring ensures all are able to communicate effectively and meet people where they are.
Steven Reinhold
Regional Director
Equus Workforce Solutions - Louisville, KY
Presenter
Steven Reinhold has over 20 years of experience in education and workforce services. He has a thorough knowledge of public assistance and workforce development programs with a focus on individual and community impact. Steve is a proven leader and an innovative administrator.