Today on #MadameArchitect: Vlada Kenniff, Ph.D., a climate leader and advocate for affordable housing and community development, currently serving as the President of the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust. At the PHP, she oversees critical initiatives, strategic decision-making, and partnerships essential to the success of the Trust. Before assuming the role of President, Dr. Kenniff served as the Senior Vice President for Sustainability in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)’s Asset and Capital Management Division. In this role, she led NYCHA’s comprehensive Sustainability Agenda, steering the nation's largest public housing authority towards a decarbonized future and healthier homes.
Dr. Kenniff previously worked at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP), where she rose to become Managing Director. In this role, she led capital programs and initiatives related to water conservation, demand management, rate studies, green infrastructure, and climate resiliency projects. She holds a Ph.D. in information studies from LIU Post, an M.S. in city and regional planning from the Pratt Institute, and a B.A. in environmental studies from Pace University. In her interview with Julia Gamolina, Dr. Kenniff talks about her own personal story as it intertwines with her work, and her mission for healthy homes for all New Yorkers:
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5dContinuing the mayors commitment to make New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) a priority!