To The Point, A Council of Large Public Housing Authorities Podcast

Send us Fan MailLowel Krueger, executive director of the Yakima Housing Authority, joins To The Point from the 12th annual Housing Is Summit in Washington, D.C. Born and raised in the Lower Yakima Valley, Lowel discusses how YHA became one of the first housing authorities in the nation to fully reposition its public housing through the RAD program and achieve Moving to Work designation. He also shares how cross-sector partnerships and veteran housing communities like Chuck Austin Place are helping YHA deliver impactful results as a “small but mighty” housing authority.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailCLPHA CEO La Shelle Dozier sits down with Jeff for an urgent discussion on protecting Restore-Rebuild, one of our nation's most critical tools for affordable housing development, following HUD's announcement of their intent to end the program. La Shelle breaks down what all of this means to public housing authorities and how CLPHA and our industry partners are opposing this detrimental action through the launch of the Protect Restore-Rebuild Coalition. Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the 2026 Housing Is Summit in Washington, D.C., this episode features CLPHA Board Member and Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kenzie Bok. Kenzie tells Jeffery K. Patterson about BHA’s innovative eviction prevention partnership with HomeStart, efforts to improve residents’ economic mobility, and the agency’s First Home program supporting pathways to homeownership. She also shares updates on the transformative Bunker Hill Housing redevelopment and Boston’s new Housing Accelerator Fund. Plus, Kenzie previews what CLPHA members can look forward to when CLPHA Convene heads to Boston next year.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jeffery K. Patterson chats with Gerry Cichon, CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HACEP). Gerry tells Jeffery how HACEP is pioneering the use of AI in PHA operations, using cutting-edge technology to help HACEP run more efficiently and serve its residents more effectively. He also discusses HACEP's successful homeownership program and its work to build a public housing community for seniors run on clean energy.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Maria Razo, newly elected Vice President of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities and longtime Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB), talks with Jeffery K. Patterson about her path into the affordable housing industry and her leadership priorities. As the 30-year anniversary of the creation of the Moving to Work (MTW) program approaches, Maria highlights how MTW enables innovation and local flexibility and helps HACSB to serve its residents more effectively and efficiently. Maria also share updates on the revitalization of HACSB’s Arrowhead Grove community, talking about both the challenges and opportunities presented by this large-scale place-based investment. Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan Mail Jeffery K. Patterson sits down for a chat with his first repeat guest -- new CLPHA CEO La Shelle Dozier, who took the organization's helm in December 2025. La Shelle tells Jeffery about how she's adjusting to life in the nation's capital, her vision and goals for the organzation, how she plans to tackle the biggest opportunities and challenges facing PHAs in her new role, next steps for the 10 Year Roadmap for Public Housing Sustainability, and much more. Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of To The Point, host Jeffery K. Patterson—CEO of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and President of the Council of Large Housing Authorities—welcomes three students from UC Berkeley: Omeed Ansari, Yameen Arshad, and Harrison Haigood. As winners of the Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design Competition, they share the story behind their award-winning proposal, Mango Commons—a transformative, 350-unit redevelopment plan for Palm Beach County Housing Authority. With a focus on food security, tech education, and intergenerational engagement, their design reimagines what affordable housing can be. Tune in to hear how these future leaders are tackling today’s housing challenges with creativity, compassion, and community-driven solutions.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailTo The Point Host Jeffery K. Patterson sat down with CLPHA Board Member and Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles President and CEO Lourdes Castro Ramirez to discuss many topics, including beginning her role as CEO just as the wildfires in Los Angeles erupted. Jeffery and Lourdes also talked about HACLA's successful workforce development program, addressing veteran homelessness and, engaging in public-private partnerships.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailCleveland Mayor Justin Bibb sits down with CLPHA President Jeffery K. Patterson to discuss the efforts of the National Housing Crisis Task Force to put forward bipartisan solutions to the nation's affordable housing crisis. As co-chair of the Task Force, Mayor Bibb highlights the important role that public housing authorities play in solving the crisis. The discussion was wide ranging including topics about the importance of lead pipe replacement to the future of Cleveland and the role the 10 Year Roadmap for Public Housing Sustainability will play in developing recapitalization strategies for the public housing portfolio.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailJeffery K. Patterson sits down with Richard Monocchio, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing, to discuss what he has learned as he completes his first year in office. Jeff and Rich discuss the innovations brought by MTW programs, the importance of cross-sector work in improving life outcomes for low-income families, and the pivotal moment now to build a roadmap for the future of public housing.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailHome Forward CEO Ivory Mathews joined To The Point host Jeffery K. Patterson for a conversation about the Reimagining Home Forward Initiative. Ivory discusses how the initative addresses systemic racism by "calling up, calling out" racial injustices in Home Forward's history and is forging an inclusive path forward by implementing a racial harm policy for the staff and building equity into resident-focused programs and services.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailCLPHA Board President Jeffery K. Patterson sits down with Eugene Jones, Jr. to discuss a career spanning four decades and includes leading some of the nation's largest housing authorities including Kansas City, Chicago, Indianapolis, and most recently Atlanta from where he stepped down late last year. Gene describes what drew him to the public housing industry and the crisises he faced including an earthquake in San Francisco, hurricanes in New Orleans and an ice storm in Toronto. Hear from one of public housing's most innovative leaders about what where the industry needs to go next.  Jeff also welcomed KeyBanc Capital Markets to CLPHA as a 2024 Affiliate Sponsor. KeyBanc understands the need to create a positive resident experience by building and maintaining high-quality housing that is affordable, while also contributing toward the improvement of local communities and maintaining a focus on federal and state regulations. For more information please type Public Sector Overview Slash Key into your search bar. Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailIn a recent CLPHA member survey, 84 percent said access to behavioral and mental health services, including substance use treatment, is one of the biggest health challenges for their residents. PHA residents are dealing with everything from acute mental health crises to the stress and anxiety of living in poverty, but forward-thinking PHAs are collaborating with health partners to help address these behavioral health challenges.During this episode, recorded from a panel at CLPHA's Fall Meeting in October 2023, you'll hear from experts addressing community mental health needs from different approaches, including mental health first aid staff training,stress management programs and community partnerships, and the expansion of certified community behavioral health clinics. We hope you'll enjoy this stimulating conversation!Panelists:Jane King, PsyD, LP, Senior Consultant, National Council for Mental WellbeingDoug Guthrie, President & CEO, Housing Authority of the City of Los AngelesKaren DuBois-Walton, PhD, President, Elm City Communities (moderator)Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailPublic housing authorities face the same cybersecurity threast as any large organization. H.A.I. Group CEO and cybersecurity expert Ed Malaspina joins host Jeffery K. Patterson to discuss what public housing authorities can do to protect themselves from the very real threat of cyberattacks.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailThe practice of redlining is where public and private officials and professionals designated certain neighborhoods as high-risk largely due to racial demographics. This led to denied loans or significantly higher interest rates in those neighborhoods. It institionalized racial bias, and denied generations of Black families the ability to build and transfer wealth. The repercussions still plague those neighborhoods today with ongoing disinvestment. This episode of To The Point is a panel discussion from CLPHA's 2023 Summer Meeting about the impact of redlining in Cleveland, Ohio. The panelists included: Mark L. Joseph, PhD, Leona Bevis/Marguerite Haynam Professor of Community Development, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University (moderator)Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine, Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, University HospitalsJoseph Black, Vice Chairman, CMHA Board of Commissioners; Program Manager, Racial Equity & Racial Justice Initiatives, Cleveland FoundationJoshua Edmonds, CEO, Digital CKristin S. Warzocha, President and CEO, Greater Cleveland FoodbankThanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared a state of emergency on homelessness in the city. In this episode, host Jeffery K. Patterson sits down with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) President and CEO Doug Guthrie and Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) Executive Director Sunia Zaterman to discuss why homelessness has become a humanitarian crisis in the country and how HACLA's efforts are combatting the problem.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailTo The Point host Jeffery K. Patterson, CLPHA president and Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority CEO, discusses how public housing authorities are approaching race, equity, inclusion and belonging principles with Sunia Zaterman, CLPHA executive director; Karen Dubois-Walton, Elm City Communities CEO, and Adele James from Adele James Consulting.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailCuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority CEO and CLPHA President Jeffery K. Patterson sits down with CLPHA Executive Director Sunia Zaterman to discuss how CLPHA’s Housing Is Initiative has elevated collaborations between the housing and education sectors to improve education outcomes for low-income students of all ages, and Sunia explains how CLPHA member PHAs are pioneering these life-changing collaborations in their own communities. Later, Jeffery chats with Ed Lowndes, CLPHA board member and executive director of the Housing Authority of Kansas City, MO, about how HAKC has teamed up with local education partners to bring education opportunities home to their residents.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailCuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority CEO and CLPHA President Jeffery K. Patterson sits down with CLPHA Executive Director Sunia Zaterman to discuss the history of the Choice Neighborhoods Initative (CNI). Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Executive Director La Shelle Dozier also joins Jeffery to highlight Sacramento's $320 million redevelopment of Mirasol Village, which began with a $30 million CNI grant. You'll also learn if Hope I through Hope V preceded Hope VI and the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.

Send us Fan MailInaugural Episode with host Jeff Patterson discussing Washington updates with CLPHA ED Sunia Zaterman, then talking with NYCHA's Greg Russ about the Blueprint for Change.Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities.