Habitat for Humanity of Dane County and Habitat for Humanity International are bringing together a panel of leaders from the private, public and nonprofit sectors to discuss the actions needed to increase homeownership accessibility. The event will be held April 23 at TruStage Lighthouse Auditorium, 5810 Mineral Point Road in Madison.
Turning the Key to Homeownership will feature community and business leaders sharing insights and solutions on tackling housing challenges. Panelists include:
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Kurt Paulsen, professor of urban and regional planning, University of Wisconsin-Madison (moderator);
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Elmer Moore, CEO and executive director, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA);
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Gary Gorman, chair of the board of directors, Gorman & Co.;
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Julia Arata-Fratta, mayor of Fitchburg;
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Michael Ward, senior VP of business and community development, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC); and
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Nyra Jordan, associate VP of community and social impact, American Family Insurance.
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This panel will explore the necessary collaborations to drive lasting change in the affordable housing landscape. The event timeline is as follows:
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7:30 a.m. — Breakfast and networking;
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8:15-9:30 a.m. — Panel discussion; and
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9:30-10 a.m. — Networking.
