Episode 94 | Part One: Jennifer Keogh, VP of Operations & Affordable Housing, Progress Residential

ChangeMakers with Katie Goar

This week, Katie is joined by ChangeMaker Jennifer Keogh, Vice President of Operations and Affordable Housing at Progress Residential. With over 20 years as a leader in the affordable housing space, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. She previously served as Deputy Executive Director at the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority and as Chair at NAHRO, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. Now at one of the nation's largest providers of single-family rental homes, Jennifer oversees operations and spearheads initiatives aimed at increasing accessibility and affordability for renters. She joins Katie to discuss her inspiring career journey and Progress Residential's innovative approaches to making rental living more attainable for families across the country.
About Jennifer Keogh: Jennifer brings over 25 years of experience in affordable housing to her role as Vice President of Affordable Housing at Progress Residential. With a deep commitment to ensuring low-income families have access to thriving neighborhoods, Jennifer has dedicated her career to making a difference in this field.Prior to joining Progress Residential, Jennifer served as the Deputy Executive Director of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, one of the largest Housing Authorities in the country with Moving to Work Status and a HUD Mobility Program. During her career, Jennifer played a pivotal role in designing and implementing one of the initial mobility programs in the country, demonstrating her passion for economic and social mobility.Jennifer is currently the Strategic Planning Advisory Chair for the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), where she is leading the development of their first 5-year Strategic Plan. Locally, she serves on the Affordable Housing Connections Board, further demonstrating her commitment to addressing housing challenges at both the national and local levels.