Washington, DC – January 7, 2025 – The National Housing Conference (NHC), the nation’s oldest and broadest housing coalition, is pleased to announce the appointment of Britt Van as its new Senior Policy Director. Van brings a wealth of experience in policy development and strategic leadership, having served as a Senior Advisor to the President of Ginnie Mae and the Policy Director for the New Democrat Coalition in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Throughout her career, Britt has demonstrated the ability to navigate complex policy landscapes,” said NHC’s President and CEO David M. Dworkin. “Her commitment to creating opportunities for communities in a variety of roles makes her an exceptional addition to our organization. We are thrilled to have her expertise and leadership as we work to tackle some of the most pressing housing challenges of our time.”
Van also shared her excitement about joining NHC. “Housing is at the heart of opportunity, stability, and equity for families and communities,” said Van. “I’m honored to join the National Housing Conference and work alongside such a dedicated team to address the critical housing challenges facing our nation. Together, we can advance policies that ensure everyone has access to a safe, affordable place to call home.”
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About the National Housing Conference (NHC): Founded in 1931, the National Housing Conference is the oldest and broadest housing coalition in America. NHC is a diverse continuum of affordable housing stakeholders who convene and collaborate through dialogue, advocacy, research, and education, to develop equitable solutions that serve our common interest—an America where everyone is able to live in a quality, affordable home in a thriving community. Politically diverse and nonpartisan, NHC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. To learn more about NHC, visit www.nhc.org.