The Board of Commissioners of the St. Louis Housing Authority (SLHA) appointed Alana C. Green as SLHA’s new Executive Director. She began her new role November 19, 2018.
“We are delighted to have Alana Green lead our Housing Authority,” said Shelby Watson, chairman of SLHA’s Board of Commissioners. “After an extensive national search, it was clear that Alana’s expertise, passion for the St. Louis community and vision for affordable housing would inspire the Board and staff.”
Green has an extensive housing and community development background, spanning almost 20 years. Immediately prior to coming to SLHA, Green was the Executive Director of the City of St. Louis Community Development Administration, where she was responsible for overseeing and directing public policy, federal programs and regulations research for urban development programs. She managed a staff of approximately 30 professionals who are responsible for the implementation and evaluation of approximately $50 million in federally-funded programs. Prior to her tenure with the City, Green served as the Assistant Director of DeSales Community Housing Corporation, a premiere development organization.
Green has a Juris Doctorate degree with a concentration in Urban Development, Land Use and Environmental Law and a Masters in Public Administration, both from Saint Louis University. She is the recipient of the 2017 Award for Excellence in the Public Sector from the Community Builders Network of Metropolitan St. Louis and a graduate of the CORO Women in Leadership program.
As Executive Director, Green will develop SLHA’s comprehensive strategic plan, which includes fundraising, communications, strategic partnerships and support for SLHA residents. “I look forward to working with the residents, Commissioners, staff and stakeholders to create an exciting new chapter in SLHA’s development,” said Ms. Green.
The public is invited to meet Green on January 10, 2019, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the SLHA Open House. The Open House will provide an opportunity to explore all that’s happening at SLHA during its 80th year, from development of new affordable housing to resident service provision across its portfolio.
