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Sharon Conard-Wells |
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Having grown up participating in public school protests in NYC, Sharon Conard-Wells has been in community development work for most of her life, professionally as well as personally. After working as a computer systems analyst and serving as clerk for the RI Senate Corporations Committee, she decided to return to her roots and became involved with West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation (WEDHC). She has been the Executive Director since 1991.
Under her leadership, West Elmwood Housing’s board of directors strives to keep pace with the industry by positioning the agency to be a successful 21st century community development corporation. The agency holds several national certifications including Home Ownership Center, Full Cycle Lender, HUD approved counseling agency and US Department of Treasury Community Development Financial Institution. Most recent achievements are the adaptive reuse of a brownfield historic mill into 69 loft style mixed income apartments, the implementation of a city wide lead hazard reduction program and the creation of an anti predatory home finance loan program.
Ms. Conard-Wells holds a Master of Education degree from Cambridge College and fellowships from Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government and the Wharton School. In addition, she is certified in apartment management, crime prevention, asset management and as a trainer of trainers.
Sharon serves on the RI Public Transit Authority, RI Justice Commission, RI Housing Network, RI Tree Council, City of Providence Housing Council, City of Warwick Fair Housing Commission, and the Federal Home Loan Bank Boston Advisory Council.
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