Series C: 3:30-5:00pm
Built to Last: Addressing Capital Needs and Preservation Across City and State - Astor Ballroom, 7th Floor
Aging infrastructure and underfunded M&O budgets put supportive housing's long-term viability at risk. Join researchers and practitioners for a discussion of capital needs across the portfolio and an overview of city and state preservation programs.
Isabel Bazaldua, she/her, Development Unit Supervisor, NYS Office of Mental Health
Dori McAuliffe, she/her, Director for Supportive Housing Preservation, NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development
Brenda McAteer, Vice President of the Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) & Assistant Director of the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Thacher Tiffany, Chief of Housing Development, Goddard Riverside
David Walsh, he/him, Senior Vice President of Housing Development, Breaking Ground
Moderator: Rachel Fee, she/her, Executive Director, New York Housing Conference
Siting Insights: Building Support for Supportive Housing - Empire Complex, 7th Floor
Threats to the development of affordable and supportive housing are mounting nationwide. Hear from three providers representing New York City, Long Island, and rural communities as they share case studies on successfully overcoming opposition, building community support, and advancing new supportive housing developments in their regions. Following the presentations, attendees will break into small groups to talk through their own siting case studies and reconvene to present back to the audience.
Ralph Fasano, he/him, Executive Director, Concern Housing
Sybil Newell, Chief Executive Officer, RISE Housing & Support Services
Diane Louard-Michel, she/her, Executive Director, Lantern Community Services
Moderator: Katie Devine, she/her, Founder & President, Devine & Co.
Beyond the Record: Supportive Housing's Role in Successful Reentry - Soho Complex, 7th Floor
Securing housing is often the number one priority for those exiting incarceration, but limited resources make this challenging. This panel explores how supportive housing can help fill that need, outlining realities faced by people reentering society, gaps in supplemental resources, and how to effectively address the unique needs of each tenant. Providers and people with lived experience will share perspectives and best practices for supporting this population.
Susan Bernhart, she/her, Grants and Housing Administrator, Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach
Tammar Cancer, Director of Special Projects, Center for Community Alternatives
David Condliffe, Executive Director, Center for Community Alternatives
Oscar Gamble, Medication Counselor, Concern Housing
Latisha Millard, she/her, Vice President of Housing, Fortune Society
Wendell Walters, Executive Vice President, Chief Housing Officer, Osborne Association
Moderator: Lauren Velez, she/her, Director - Metro Team, Corporation for Supportive Housing
Safety & Well-Being in Supportive Housing - Shubert Complex, 6th Floor
This interactive workshop explores practical, community-centered approaches to strengthening safety and well-being in supportive housing. Drawing on the Network’s Safety and Well-Being Training Series and Communities of Practice, the session will highlight real-world strategies that providers are using to create safer, more connected environments for both staff and tenants. Presenters will share lessons learned, effective practices for fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and principles of restorative justice, and practical tools that participants can adapt and apply within their own organizations.
Rachel Bleecker, LMSW, she/her, Executive Director for Residential Services, Lutheran Social Services of New York
Tanya Brown, she/her, Program Director, BRC
Sha'worne Smith, she/her, Program Director, Community Access
Kelly Quirk, LCSW, she/her, Chief Operating Officer, BRC
Morenike ( Nike ) Williams, SPHR, she, her, Chief People Officer, Community Access
Moderator: Kristine Montañez, she/her, Vice President, Housing Supportive Services, RiseBoro Community Partnership
Introducer: Tracy Perrizo, she/her, Program Officer, New York City Program, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
More Than Mess: Understanding and Addressing Collecting Behaviors in Supportive Housing - Marquis Ballroom, 9th Floor
Join seasoned practitioners for an interactive workshop on collecting/hoarding behaviors in supportive housing settings. Facilitators and audience members will share practical strategies for assessment and intervention, with a focus on approaches that balance safety requirements with tenant dignity and autonomy.
Mary Cooper McFarlane, she/her, Deputy Director of Supportive Housing, St. Nicks Alliance
Camille Morrison, Director of Property Management, St. Nicks Alliance
Michael Golub, LMSW, Trainer, Center for Urban Community Services
Medical Respite Programs: Finding Health and Housing - Ziegfeld, 4th Floor
Medical respite programs are a critical new model operating at the intersection of health care and housing. Learn how providers and hospital systems are partnering to offer a safe and supportive environment for patients experiencing homelessness to recover after hospitalization, while receiving housing navigation and linkages to care to ensure stability after their stay.
Kareemah Benbow, Project Manager, Montefiore Medical Center
Lige Davis, Program Graduate, Comunilife
Tanisha Hunter, she/her, Program Director, Institute for Community Living
Jonathan Meldrum, he/him, Medical Director, Housing for Health, NYC Health + Hospitals
Beverly Raudales, MS, MD, she/her, Chief Program Officer, Comunilife
Moderator: Donna Donaghy, Executive Director, Mercy Haven
Introducer: Bonnie Mohan, she/her, Executive Director, The Health & Housing Consortium
Building Peer Pathways in Supportive Housing - O'Neil, 4th Floor
This session will explore strategies for creating, developing, and strengthening pathways for peer and peer-adjacent roles within supportive housing organizations. Presenters will discuss how agencies can design and build sustainable peer positions, establish clear career pathways, and integrate peers into organizational structures in meaningful ways. The session will also highlight inclusive hiring practices, professional development opportunities, and supportive workplace cultures that empower individuals with lived experience to thrive.
Jennifer Levesque, MA LMHC, Chief Executive Officer, Recovery Options Made Easy
Liz Perry, Master CASAC, WIP-C, Chief Program Officer, Hands Across Long Island
Jael Sanchez, she/her, Director of Housing, Broadway Housing Communities
Mahamadou Tunkara, he/him, Program Aid & Front Desk Manager, Broadway Housing Communities
Moderator: Sara Taylor, Founding President & CEO, Positive Steps