After conducting a national search, Atlanta Housing’s Search Selection Committee for a Chief Executive Officer has nominated Terri Lee to serve in the permanent role. The search, which began in October of 2023, yielded more than 50 strong prospects and included current and former CEOs and Presidents of large public housing organizations, non-profits and private development companies—all with a mission centered around affordable housing. Lee emerged as the most qualified and well-suited candidate.
“Terri Lee is an exceptional leader with a long and distinguished career in affordable housing. Her extensive knowledge of housing policy, operations, and a deep connection to residents and love for Atlanta make her the right person at the right time to lead Atlanta Housing,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. “Both I and members of my Administration look forward to working closely with her to accelerate my goal of building and preserving 20,000 units of affordable housing in eight years. Thank you to the Search Selection Committee, its Chair Duriya Farooqui, and the AH Board of Directors for leading a thorough and professional process. Together, with Terri, the Board of Directors, the incredible team at AH and my entire housing team, we will continue to move with the needed absolute urgency to build a more affordable Atlanta.”
Making Atlanta a city of opportunity for all is a pillar of Mayor Dickens’ vision for Atlanta. Which is why he has set the ambitious goal of building or preserving 20,000 units of affordable housing over eight years. In just two years, the Dickens Administration has delivered 3,000 affordable units with another 5,000 units in the pipeline.
“As a member of the AH CEO Search Committee, I’m pleased that our exhaustive search process has resulted in the recommendation of Terri Lee as the sole finalist for this position. Terri has demonstrated during her tenure at the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Housing, and advocacy in the public…
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