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Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Washington, D.C. – The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) announces the appointment of Julienne Y. Joseph as Senior Vice President of Single Family Programs. With more than two decades of experience in housing finance, policy, and advocacy, Joseph brings a wealth of expertise to the Agency’s mission of expanding access to affordable homeownership in the District. “Julienne’s deep expertise make her an invaluable addition to our leadership team,” said Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO of DCHFA. “Her vision and experience will strengthen our single family programs and help more District residents achieve the dream of homeownership.”

At DCHFA, Joseph will oversee the Agency’s single family programs, collaborating with internal teams, District leaders, industry stakeholders, and community partners to expand access to sustainable homeownership opportunities. “Safe, affordable, sustainable housing determines a person’s health, wealth, and security. The impact that DCHFA has on communities across the District can’t be overstated. I look forward to working with team that I am honored to now be a part of,” stated Julienne Y. Joseph.

Joseph’s career spans the federal government, nonprofit housing, lending, and industry advocacy. She previously served in senior leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including Chief of Staff to Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, Senior Advisor for Homeownership, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Single Family Housing within the Federal Housing Administration. Her broader career includes leadership positions at the Mortgage Bankers Association, the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore.

Joseph’s early career as a pre-purchase and foreclosure-prevention housing counselor and mortgage loan originator grounds her strategic leadership in direct service to homebuyers and homeowners. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Virginia and a MBA in Real Estate Management from Marylhurst University.

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Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) is announcing the appointment of Katrina D. Jones as its new Chief Administrative Officer.  With 38 years of distinguished federal service and a deep-rooted commitment to affordable housing and community development, Jones brings a wealth of experience and visionary leadership to the Agency.

“We are thrilled to welcome Katrina D. Jones to DCHFA,” stated Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO of DCHFA. “Her unparalleled expertise in federal operations and her lifelong dedication to housing equity make her an invaluable asset to our mission of expanding affordable housing opportunities across the District. Katrina’s administrative bona fides will bring operational excellence to our Agency. Her commitment to the District and to affordable housing in particular is personal, deep and consistent throughout both her personal and professional life.  She will bring that same zeal and expertise to our organization as we face the next phase of our journey in the District’s housing ecosystem.”

“It is an honor and privilege to join the DC Housing Finance Agency.  I am excited to contribute to the mission of expanding affordable housing across the District, said Katrina D. Jones

Jones previously served as Chief Operating Officer at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), where she oversaw human resources, information technology, facilities operations, strategic planning, finance, and budget. Her tenure included negotiating a landmark $324 million lease agreement and managing over 350,000 square feet of LEED Gold Class A office space. She also held the role of Associate Director for Agency Operations and served as a Contracting Officer with unlimited warrant and Level III certification.

A native Washingtonian, Jones has dedicated her career to uplifting underserved communities. She is the current Board President of Wheeler Creek Community Development Corporation and previously served as Chair of Building Development for the Delta Housing Corporation of the District of Columbia. Most recently Katrina served as a Commissioner for the DC Housing Authority.

Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Cum Laude) from Southeastern University and is a certified Facilities Management Professional. Her philanthropic efforts include awarding over $30,000 in scholarships to students in Wards 7 and 8 through College Bound, The Washington DC Alumnae Foundation Inc. and The Continental Societies Inc.