Rashida L. Mitchell, AICP
Alexandria
Summary
Dynamic Supervisory Management Analyst with extensive experience at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Proven expertise in program evaluation and strategic communication, enhancing compliance and efficiency in public housing initiatives. Adept at team leadership and stakeholder engagement, successfully resolving complex issues and driving impactful policy implementation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Management Analyst
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington
12.2024 - Current
- Supervise Public Housing team within Coordination and Compliance Division, ensuring adherence to policies.
- Oversee implementation of public housing program rules to enhance compliance and efficiency.
- Collaborate with HUD Field Office staff and program partners to resolve inquiries and improve processes.
Senior Program Analyst
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Led Outreach and Engagement team in Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
- Advised director on civil rights policy development and implementation.
- Coordinated with HUD program offices and regions on civil rights policy interpretation.
- Executed projects to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of fair housing policies.
Recapitalization Transaction Specialist
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Advised supervisors on affordable housing transactions within RAD program to ensure compliance.
- Provided guidance on recapitalization transactions to stakeholders, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Monitored initiatives aimed at preserving assisted housing to maintain community resources.
- Resolved complex issues in public and affordable housing through strategic engagement with relevant parties.
Senior Management Analyst
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Facilitated meetings and events as liaison for Regional Administrator and Field Office Director.
- Established and nurtured relationships with local Congressional staff and elected officials.
- Coordinated briefings on HUD programs for various stakeholders, maintaining effective communication.
- Served as primary contact for consumer and industry partners on HUD matters within regional area.
- Collaborated with federal, state, local agencies, and NGOs to align HUD program goals and initiatives.
- Resolved complex issues by assessing needs and recommending balanced solutions for communities.
- Conducted assessments of grantee plans to identify community needs and effective resource allocation.
- Managed administrative functions to ensure compliance with organizational requirements.
Housing Capital Improvements Specialist
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Planned, managed, and implemented program segments of Capital Fund independently.
- Reviewed and approved over $3 million in emergency disaster grant funds for fiscal year 2015.
- Authored and edited policies and procedures for community-based education tools for PHAs.
- Implemented community-based education strategy for training delivery to regional field offices.
- Developed PowerPoint presentations and scripts for satellite training broadcasts on Capital Fund Guidebook.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to assess needs and plan grant programs for public housing authorities.
- Engaged with PHA residents, community members, and stakeholders to promote Capital Fund Programs.
- Addressed and resolved programmatic concerns for PHAs, including OIG audit findings.
Multifamily Housing Asset Manager
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
06.2004 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with Multifamily Production team and external lenders to finalize property transfers from development to servicing.
- Communicated daily with housing stakeholders to assess needs and ensure compliance with HUD agreements.
- Processed budget-based rent increases and FHA multifamily mortgage prepayments.
- Reviewed marketing plans to promote fair housing and liaised with FHEO to resolve submitted deficiencies.
- Assessed annual financial statements of properties for compliance with reporting requirements.
- Served as grant reviewer for service coordinator, assisted living conversion, and emergency capital repair programs.
- Resolved complex resident and management complaints, implementing community education strategies addressing urgent issues.
- Conducted customer needs analysis for 60-property portfolio, identifying 'troubled' properties based on HUD metrics.
Housing Specialist
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Conducted comprehensive customer needs analysis for inquiries from PHAs and Congressional representatives regarding tenant-based Section 8 program policies.
- Resolved resident and agency concerns related to available vouchers and compliance with portability rules.
- Provided educational support to PHA staff on waiting list assessments and program service delivery.
- Participated in multiple task forces for organizational assessment tool development and training assessments.
- Responded effectively to citizen inquiries, FOIA requests, and Congressional correspondence regarding program rules.
- Assisted in initial development of SEMAP webpage based on analysis of contractor needs and HUD requirements.
- Compiled database of classified small and disadvantaged businesses for SEMAP training procurement actions.
Management Analyst
KPMG Consulting LLC
McLean
05.2000 - 08.2002
- Conducted customer needs analysis for HUD’s Troubled Agency Recovery Team, aiding housing authorities nationwide.
- Assessed deficiencies of troubled PHAs through staff interviews and management handbook reviews.
- Developed community-based educational tools to assist managerial staff in corrective action implementation.
- Prepared comprehensive deliverables for HUD and PHAs, including needs assessments and improvement plans.
- Managed engagement control tasks by compiling structured invoice reports for enhanced transparency.
- Facilitated responses to management assessment findings by supplying support tools to PHA staff.
Education
Certificate - Public Administration
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA06.2025
Master of Urban and Regional Planning -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Government
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.1996
Skills
- Program evaluation and analysis
- Timely feedback provision
- Team leadership
- Strategic communication
- Mission and values integration
- Stakeholder communication
Additional Activities Of Interest
- UrbanPlan Program Volunteer, Urban Land Institute
- ULI Circles Washington, Urban Land Institute
Certification
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) Level I
Special Program Recognition
US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Management Development Program, 07/22
Activities Memberships
- American Planning Association (APA)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
- International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP)
- National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
- Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Timeline
Supervisory Management Analyst
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
12.2024 - Current
Senior Program Analyst
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
11.2022 - 12.2024
Recapitalization Transaction Specialist
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
11.2018 - 11.2022
Senior Management Analyst
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
08.2016 - 11.2022
Housing Capital Improvements Specialist
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
08.2014 - 08.2016
Multifamily Housing Asset Manager
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
06.2004 - 08.2014
Housing Specialist
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
08.2002 - 06.2004
Management Analyst
KPMG Consulting LLC
05.2000 - 08.2002
Certificate - Public Administration
University of Virginia
Master of Urban and Regional Planning -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - Government
University of Virginia
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