Lisa Earnest, Director of Housing Choice Voucher
Lisa Earnest is a senior affordable housing leader with over 18 years of experience directing Public Housing, Multifamily, and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs. Having served with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Housing Authority of Kansas City, and the Tennessee Valley Regional Housing Authority, she brings deep institutional expertise across federal regulatory compliance, asset management, and financial oversight. Throughout her career, Lisa has driven operational turnarounds, built high-performing teams, and optimized portfolio performance—consistently advancing policies and initiatives that ensure long-term housing stability and strengthen community outcomes.