Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board

The Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) Advisory Board provides recommendations that help guide the administration and annual funding priorities of the Housing Opportunity Fund.

The Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) was created by the City of Pittsburgh to support the development and preservation of affordable and accessible housing. The 17-member advisory board is appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council to help oversee the Fund.

Advisory Board members represent a variety of professional backgrounds, areas of expertise and lived experiences, bringing diverse perspectives to the oversight of the HOF. Together they help to inform the administration of the Fund and advance its mission.

The Advisory Board reviews program guidelines and investments recommended by URA staff, develops an annual allocation plan for HOF funding, and advises the URA Board of Directors on the administration of the Fund.

Advisory Board Members

Members are listed by appointed seat.

• Adrienne Walnoha, Chair - Advocate for Homeless
  
  
• Marita Bradley -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, Vice Chair - Neighborhood Based Nonprofit/Community Resident – Central
  
  
• Vacant - Neighborhood Based Nonprofit/Community Resident – West

The HOF Advisory Board meets the first Tuesday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in a hybrid format.