Veronica Chapa Gorczynski Email & Phone Number

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & GRANT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALAs a respected leader in the Housing and Community Development industry, I possess an innate ability to drive the development and implementation of affordable housing initiatives, including funding, regulatory compliance, program design, risk management, relationship cultivation, and outreach communications that execute solutions for all stakeholders.With expertise in federal grant writing, administration, and compliance, I have established a solid history of capturing multimillions of dollars in funding, leveraging my ability as both the grant writer and grantor.Throughout my career, I have been recognized for spearheading departmental changes and creating policies and strategies that improve how programs and funds are administered to meet the needs of the community and align with government regulations.LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS • Strategic Planning• Program Management• Grant Writing & Management• Regulatory Compliance & Monitoring• Talent Identification & Recruiting• HUD & FEMA Regulations• Team Leadership & Development• Organizational Turnaround & Restructuring• Community Relations & Advocacy• Policy Development & Process Improvements

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  President

  East End District

  May 2017 - Present - 3321 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, Tx 77003

  The East End District provides services and conducts capital improvements throughout the 16 square miles east of downtown Houston.The services, funded by assessments paid by commercial property interests throughout the District, include public safety programs, an award winning graffiti abatement program, maintenance of major thoroughfares, and disposal of illegally dumped trash. The District’s grant-funded capital program focuses on connecting neighborhoods and business to transit, and will result in $31 million in improvements through 2017.