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National NeighborWorks® Association
Dual Faceted Advocacy
The National NeighborWorks Association (NNA) is an effective trade association for chartered NeighborWorks organizations. In 2024, we proudly represent 240 organizations, 238 NeighborWorks organizations, and two capital corporations located across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. NNA champions external advocacy for funding and sound policies while also serving as the voice of the NeighborWorks organization network, ensuring the concerns, needs, and recommendations of our members are conveyed to NeighborWorks America.
Welcome to the 2025 Officers of the NNA Board of Directors
The New Year brings a new leadership team for the National NeighborWorks Association Board of Directors. The NNA Board is composed of NeighborWorks America-affiliated organizational leaders representing the nation in four regions, delivering affordable housing and community/economic development in over 4,400 rural, suburban, and urban areas.
The new officers of the NNA Board of Directors are from left to right:
President: Stephanie Murphy
Stephanie is the Executive Director of Neighborhood Finance Corp. in Des Moines, Iowa.
1st Vice President: Kevin Taylor
Kevin is the Executive Director of Nest, located in Waterbury, Connecticut.
2nd Vice President: Kathy Flanagan Payton
Kathy is the President and CEO of the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation located in Houston, Texas.
Treasurer: Stacy Brown
Stacy is the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Development Corporation located in Ravenna, Ohio.
Secretary: Marc Dohan
Marc is the Executive Director of NewVue Communities located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
We look forward to the officers of our board leading NNA and our members into the new year full of challenges and opportunities.
For a full listing of NNA board members, please click here: 2025 NNA Board Members