By Renee Williams, NLIHC Senior Advisor for Public Policy
NLIHC is extending a warm welcome to Renee Williams, who is joining us as Senior Advisor for Public Policy. As part of our Policy Team, Renee will monitor and assist NLIHC’s response to regulatory, legislative, and other developments that impact the ability of people with the lowest incomes to access and remain in affordable homes.
Previously, Renee worked at the National Housing Law Project (NHLP) and the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). At NHLP, Renee’s work focused on advocacy to preserve, strengthen, and promote fair housing protections; the housing rights of survivors of domestic and sexual violence; and housing access for persons with limited English proficiency. During her nine years at NHLP, Renee provided training and technical assistance to a range of housing stakeholders throughout the United States. Renee also drafted legislative language, evaluated and commented on proposed regulations, and contributed to NHLP’s HUD Housing Programs: Tenants’ Rights (the “Green Book”). At DOJ, Renee worked to implement and enforce federal civil rights protections.
Renee graduated with a B.A. from Emory University and earned her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School.
Please join us in welcoming Renee Williams to NLIHC!