Executive Director

Nona C. Eath

Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer

Nona C. Eath is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri, where she leads initiatives to expand high-quality affordable housing and foster pathways toward generational self-sufficiency. Appointed in March 2025, she brings over 20 years of transformative leadership experience directing major public housing authorities nationwide, with key tenures in Dallas, Montgomery, Birmingham, Tucson, and Washington, D.C.

Rising through the ranks from Senior Case Manager to Director, Deputy Director of Administration, Senior Vice President, and Executive Director, Ms. Eath possesses comprehensive operational insight into Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Family Self-Sufficiency programs. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Management from the University of North Texas and her Master’s degree in Management from Amberton University.

Beyond the boardroom, Ms. Eath is an active civic leader and youth advocate. Her civic contributions include board service with Awesome Ambitions and Show Me KC, along with active membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Life Member), The Links, Incorporated, and Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Her longstanding dedication to youth mentorship includes service with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Texas and Alabama.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Ms. Eath leads with the guiding motto: “Dream Big, Be Big, always believe in who you are and what you can accomplish.” In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and serving her local community.