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Center for Housing and Community Studies

Bruce Rich

Posted on June 28, 2022

Bruce Rich, Director

Bruce Rich is a researcher, advocate and policy coordinator with the Center for Housing and Community Studies. A lawyer by background and the recipient of the degree of Master of Public Affairs at UNCG with a concentration in Community and Economic Development, Bruce conducts research for nonprofit organizations and local governments in the fields of housing, health equity and access to justice. He is also a staff member of the Center’s Mediation Project, and the author of UNCG’s housing and community development policy blog. In addition to twenty-one years of New York law practice, Bruce has done research and field work with Triad Health Project and case management with the Greensboro Housing Coalition, and has been a volunteer with Legal Aid NC and the Guilford County Detention Center in Greensboro.

Dr. Haiyang Su

Posted on June 28, 2022

Dr. Haiyang Su, Survey Research & Data Analysis

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Dr. Haiyang Su is an Evaluation Specialist within the Center. He recently earned his doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University at Albany-SUNY. He also holds a master’s degree in Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research from Hunan University. While a doctoral student at University at Albany he earned valuable experience as a Research Associate at the New York State Department of Health’s AIDS Institute and serving as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University at Albany. Dr. Su is a certified SAS Advanced Programmer with rich experience in quantitative data collection and analysis, survey research, and project management. He has experience in developing reports and is adept at using LaTeX, Tableau, and Power BI for visual presentations. His advanced coursework in Statistical Methods & Research Design, Educational Research & Design, Multivariate Methods for Research, Structural Equation Modeling, Item Response Theory, and Data Visualization are especially pertinent to the quantitative aspects of our work.

Congratulations to Will Burnett (CHCS HIT)!

Posted on June 03, 2022

Community is a main motivator for Will Burnett, who recently graduated with his bachelor’s in public health from the Department of Public Health Education. From working as a field data collector with the Center for Housing and Community Studies (CHCS) to interning with the New Arrival Institute, Burnett applied public health principles to make real-world impact in the community — all while maintaining a 3.9 GPA.

But Burnett did not always know that public health was his passion. In fact, when he first arrived at UNC Greensboro, he was a biology major. After a few public health courses, he was hooked by this intriguing discipline and immediately changed both his major and college trajectory.

“I just realized I really wanted to be more involved with the community,” he said, “I think public health opens your eyes to the idea that you’re working towards something greater.”

For Burnett, this “something greater” is a desire to help the community by working behind the scenes to improve public health. While at UNCG, he gained foundational knowledge in the classroom, applied experiences in Greensboro, and leadership opportunities on campus that provided him with a well-rounded skill set to help him reach this goal.

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John Kamaal Sunjata

Posted on June 28, 2022

John Kamaal Sunjata, Tenant Leadership Academy Assistant

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John Kamaal Sunjata received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, where he majored in Economics and double minored in Political Science and Philosophical Ethics. He’s a graduate student in Master’s of Public Affairs (MPA) at UNCG. He has a great deal of experience with grassroots organizing and he conducts independent research on gentrification, racial stratification, structural inequality, and international affairs. He is currently a Tenant Leadership Academy assistant with the Center.

Jordan Wright

Posted on June 28, 2022

Jordan Wright, Tenant Leadership Academy Assistant

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Jordan Wright is a second year student in the Masters in Public Affairs (MPA) Program at UNCG. He has worked on the CHCS Health Impact Team and is currently a Assistant for the Tenant Leadership Academy. His research interests include community development and planning.

Monique Sears

Posted on August 26, 2022

Monique Sears, Housing Navigation Assistant

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My name is Monique Sears. I am the Housing Navigation Assistant at CHCS. I am currently a generalist year student in the JMSW Program. I completed my undergraduate studies at Johnson C. Smith University, in Charlotte, NC. And I love my Pittsburgh Steelers.

Hannah Greer

Posted on August 26, 2022

Hannah Greer, Research Assistant

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Hannah is a senior at UNCG working towards her undergraduate degree. Her major is Sociology with a concentration in criminology and her minor is English. She enjoys exploring data to observe how our community changes and grows.

Troy Moss

Posted on August 26, 2022

Troy Moss, Project Assistant

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Troy Moss is a Masters in Public Affairs (MPA) graduate who focused on Local Government Management. He studied Sociology in undergrad with work experience in Public Speaking and Graphic Design consulting. The area of study that interests him the most includes rural and urban development and planning.

Tara Tillman

Posted on April 06, 2023

Tara Tillman, Landlord Outreach Specialist

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Tara is a licensed Real Estate Broker, with 19 years of experience managing operations focused on property management, real estate training, marketing, and sales of residential real estate. She is a passionate advocate for homeownership and affordable housing. Tara establishes and maintains relationships with landlords as well as property managers to encourage participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program. She also works with landlords, non-profit agencies, Housing Authorities, and the Housing Finance Agency to reimagine ways to create permanent affordable housing options for families, the elderly, and the disabled. Tara believes that safe, decent, affordable housing is imperative to fostering upward mobility and building a foundation for generational wealth.

Goodwill Final Report

Posted on July 14, 2023

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. and the University of North Carolina Greensboro’s Center for Housing and Community Studies (CHCS) conducted an ambitious community needs assessment across Goodwill’s thirty-one county service area stretching from Cherokee County in the west to Ashe County in the north to Forsyth County in the east.
The objective was to learn more about the obstacles and opportunities encountered by low- and moderate-income residents seeking access to employment opportunities. Click here to view full report: CHCS – Goodwill – Final Report – 03-10-23