New HUD Assistant FHEO Secretary Sworn In

On August 10, 2017, Anna Maria Farías was sworn in as HUD’s new Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO).

Farías previously served in senior roles at HUD during the George W. Bush administration, including Director for HUD’s Center for Faith-based and Community Initiatives and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs in the Office of Community Planning and Development. Since 2013, Farías has served in leadership roles on the Board of Regents at Texas Women’s University.

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