National Fair Housing Alliance Celebrates Alanna McCargo’s Leadership of Ginnie Mae Upon Her Announced Retirement as President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2024
Contact: Janelle Brevard | jbrevard@nationalfairhousing.org
National Fair Housing Alliance Celebrates Alanna McCargo’s Leadership of Ginnie Mae Upon Her Announced Retirement as President
Washington, D.C. — Today, Lisa Rice, President and CEO, and Nikitra Bailey, Executive Vice President of the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA™), issued the following statement on the recent announced retirement of Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo:
“The National Fair Housing Alliance has profound gratitude for the tireless efforts exhibited by Alanna McCargo during her tenure as President of Ginnie Mae. Ms. McCargo made history as the first woman and woman of color to head the Government Corporation, and her leadership centered equitable solutions to ensure no community was left behind as the nation recovers from the global COVID-19 health pandemic. She advanced fair housing and her steadfast leadership left an indelible mark on the housing sector.
“Throughout her tenure, Ms. McCargo strengthened the health of Ginnie Mae and exemplified a sincere dedication to expanding homeownership access. Her strategic vision, honed through decades of experience in housing policy and finance, has been instrumental in driving forward initiatives aimed at reducing racial homeownership gaps and combating wealth disparities.
“Her legacy as a champion for equitable opportunities in housing will continue to inspire our work as we strive to revitalize communities and make the dream of homeownership a reality for all Americans.
“On behalf of the NFHA member organizations, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Ms. McCargo for her unwavering commitment, leadership, and dedication to advancing fair housing and equitable opportunities. We also look forward to working collaboratively with Acting President Sam Valverde and the entire leadership team to continue advancing the principles of fair housing and creating equitable opportunities for all.”
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The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the country’s only national civil rights organization dedicated solely to eliminating all forms of housing and lending discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities for all people. Through its homeownership, credit access, tech equity, education, member services, public policy, community development, and enforcement initiatives, NFHA works to dismantle longstanding barriers to equity and build diverse, inclusive, well-resourced communities.