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FIELDS SWORN IN AS HUD'S NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORBOSTON - Barbara G. Fields was sworn in today as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Regional Administrator, serving the six states in HUD's New England Region which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. As the Regional Administrator, Fields will serve as HUD's liaison to mayors, city managers, elected representatives, state and local officials, member of Congress, private and non-profit developers, stakeholders and customers. Fields "This is a tremendous honor. I share President Obama and Secretary Donovan's vision and enthusiasm for creating strong and sustainable communities of choice," said Fields. "I look forward to applying my expertise to help address the housing and community development challenges confronting New England. I am determined to bring people to the table, link agendas and get results." "Barbara's extensive knowledge of affordable housing and her comprehensive approach to community revitalization Fields for the past 20 years served as the Executive Director of the Rhode Island office of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the nation's leading community development intermediary. This year celebrating 30 years, LISC has invested over $9 billion in urban and rural revitalization efforts nationwide. Fields has served in leadership positions on many professional and community boards, including serving as Vice Chair ### HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and espanol.hud.gov. You can also follow HUD on twitter @HUDnews, on facebook at www.facebook.com/HUD, or sign up for news alerts on HUD's News Listserv.
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Content Archived: May 30, 2012 | ||
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