Kenisha Smith

• Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.

served as Chief Executive Officer of the organization and provides leadership and direction toward organizational sustainability as ROTHC adapts to future circumstances. I collaborated with ROTHC's Board of Directors (Board) to develop the organization’s vision and long-range strategic planning, and is ultimately responsible for effective implementation of the strategic plan. Under the supervision of the Board, I ensured that the needs and interests of the ROTHC's residents, partners, and other stakeholders are served pursuant to the organization’s mission and strategic goals. I was responsible for all aspects of operating the organization, administering an annual operating budget of more than $5 million (including properties wholly-owned by Housing Urban Development and those in which it has a partnership interest), directing key programs and policy initiatives, procuring grants, loans and other funding to meet the organization’s needs, performing marketing and communication functions, and hiring and supervising staff (if the Board determines to hire other staff). I was the primary liaison between ROTHC and the Detroit's Housing and Urban Development in downtown Detroit Michigan.