Pathways to Fair Housing

We are so excited to introduce Ms. Melody Taylor!!!!!

Melody Taylor serves as the Regional Director for the Mid Atlantic Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She serves the region in implementing programs and policies in all matters relating to fair housing, economic opportunity, civil rights, and nondiscrimination in the implementation of HUD programs.

Melody’s training, contributions and commitment to fair housing span a period of 20 years. Melody has an expansive civil rights career working with non-profit, human rights state and federal agencies including her work in program and policy development, and strategic planning for private and government entities.

Melody continues to lead the region in making significant contributions to dismantling barriers to equal access to opportunity. Notably the region has negotiated agreements with States, localities and private industry to increase the supply of affordable housing in neighborhoods of opportunity, supported mobility counseling initiatives, significant policy changes to ensure that persons with disabilities have fair and equal access.

We are proud to announce that Ms. Melody Taylor is one of our panalist for our Fair Housing Virtual Town Hall tonight from 6-8pm!!

We still have spots available! Sign up here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-housing-month-town-hall-webinar-education-action-tickets-149542055313

Today we wanted to introduce the Director of Delaware Human Relations, Romona Fullman!

Delaware Human Relations promotes and enforces law against discrimination and foster amicable relationships among the states various racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and works to increase public awareness of civil and human rights in Delaware!

We are also days away from our April 29, 2021 Fair Housing Virtial Town Hall!!! Here is the link below to register!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-housing-month-town-hall-webinar-education-action-tickets-149542055313

Today we are introducing a force of nature, Marcus Wright! He is a wealth of knowledge on the grassroots to state level.

Marcus Wright currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator for U.S. Senator Chris C***s in Kent and Sussex Counties. In this role, Marcus primarily focuses on education, minority outreach, faith-based outreach, labor, and nonprofits.

Marcus is experienced in public service, having worked stints with the US House Committee on Education and Labor and DE Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long. Marcus has also served roles as a youth advocate, student affairs specialist, and para-educator.

Marcus earned degrees from Delaware Tech and Delaware State University. In addition, Marcus is the Chairman of the Delaware chapter of United Rural Democrats, Director of Football Operations for Seaford Elite Travel Football, and a board member of Read Aloud Delaware.

Thank you Marcus for everything you do for the entire state of Delaware.