LISA PEOPLES
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Community Planning & Development Specialist with a proven track record at HUD, excelling in grant management and compliance. Recognized for strategic risk analysis and stakeholder engagement, driving successful outcomes in housing programs. Adept at fostering diverse business participation while leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Community Planning & Development (CPD) Specialist
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Washington, DC
01.2020 - Current
- Strategic Grant Management: Directed policy development and administration of SHOP grant through Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO), aligning 2026 operational goals to streamline business processes and enhance housing supply.
- Acting Leadership & Policy: Acted as Director during key transitions; established monitoring and compliance frameworks for Self-Help Housing Opportunity Program (SHOP) and Veterans Housing Rehabilitation Modification Program (VHRMP).
- Award-Winning Performance: Honored with the 2020 Secretary of HUD Award for Engagement for excellence in rural disaster recovery and cross-sector stakeholder relationship management.
Sr. Community Planning & Development Rep.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Houston, TX
10.2014 - 12.2019
- Portfolio Oversight: Managed a high-priority $45M grant portfolio (Houston, Port Arthur, College Station, League City and Orange, Texas), ensuring total compliance for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs. Experience with CPD Programs – CDBG, CDBG-Disaster Recovery, HOME, CoC, and HOPWA.
- Facilitated multiyear consolidated plans and annual action reports to support regional economic development.
- Performed risk analyses and performance measurements using DRGR and IDIS; identified and resolved programmatic non-compliance and audit findings.
State Government Relations Representative
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (GE)
Washington, DC
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Liaised with the National Governors Association for a $163B global corporation, developing the NAFTA campaign media strategy and managing PAC communications.
- Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver product information.
- Provided training and support to new representatives on procedures.
Legislative Assistant / Deputy Press Secretary
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (CONGRESSMAN MICKEY LELAND)
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Researched finance and small business legislation; authored hearing summaries and speeches for Congressional activities, enhancing understanding of key issues.
- Drafted legislative proposals and briefing materials for Congressional discussions.
- Conducted research on policy issues to inform legislative decisions.
- Coordinated communications between constituents and the Congressman’s office.
Education
Graduate Work - Public Administration
The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Mills College
Oakland, CaliforniaSkills
- Community Engagement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Grant Writing
- Grant Portfolio Management
- Funding Strategies
- Program Evaluation
- Legislative/Regulatory Analysis
- Compliance management
- Budget Execution
- Risk Analysis
- Financial Management
- Performance Metrics
- Data Management
- Project Tracking
- SharePoint
- Cross-functional Team Management
- Mentorship
- Inclusive Outreach
- Spatial Analysis
Education And Affiliations
Graduate Work in Public Administration, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Mills College, Oakland, California, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc. (Missouri City, TX), YWCA, Girl Scouts of America
Core Competencies
Legislative/Regulatory Analysis, PAC Management, Federal Appropriations, NOFO development and publication, Grant Portfolio Management ($45M+), Budget Execution, Risk Analysis, Audit Resolution, Compliance and Policy Management, Cross-functional Team Management, Mentorship, Stakeholder Engagement, Foster diverse business participation, Intergovernmental Liaison, DRGR, IDIS, SharePoint, LOCCS, GMP-R, GIS
Timeline
Sr. Community Planning & Development (CPD) Specialist
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
01.2020 - Current
Sr. Community Planning & Development Rep.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
10.2014 - 12.2019
State Government Relations Representative
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (GE)
01.1990 - 01.1994
Legislative Assistant / Deputy Press Secretary
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (CONGRESSMAN MICKEY LELAND)
01.1987 - 01.1988
Graduate Work - Public Administration
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Mills College