Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
The HOF Advisory Board helps to inform and carry out the mission of the Housing Opportunity Fund.
The Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) was created by the City of Pittsburgh to help support the development and preservation of affordable and accessible housing in the city. The 17-member advisory board was appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council to help oversee the Fund.
Advisory Board members span various areas of expertise, come with diverse perspectives, and all have unique experiences as Pittsburghers. Together they help to inform and carry out the mission of the Housing Opportunity Fund.
Advisory Board Members
Adrienne Walnoha, Chair - Advocate for Homeless
Vacant - Mayor's Office
Deb Gross - City Council
James Eash - Nonprofit Development Community
Karen Garrett, PhD - Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Representative
Tanika Harris - Homeowner Representative
Rochelle Preston -Tenant Council
Rebecca Yago - Lending Institution
Shantalya Mathews - Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Representative
Alan Sisco - Nonprofit Community
Robert Helwig - Fair Housing Representative
Vacant - For-profit Development Community
Vacant - Neighborhood Based Nonprofit/Community Resident - North
Elly Fisher - Neighborhood Based Nonprofit/Community Resident – East
Terrel Thomas - Neighborhood Based Nonprofit/Community Resident – South
Deidra Washington - Neighborhood Based Nonprofit/Community Resident - Central
Vacant - Neighborhood Based Nonprofit/Community Resident - West