Amy Yuhasz
West Newton,MA
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager with a proven track record at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, excelling in strategic leadership and project management. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced community development programs, leveraging collaborative relationships to exceed goals. Expert in regulatory compliance and adept at fostering team growth, achieving notable improvements in program performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
05.2020 - Current
- Manage and supervise a portfolio of Community Planning and Development Representatives; including the provision of technical assistance to help grantees address affordable housing and community development goals.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to grantees on a full rang of CPD program and Department initiatives.
- Work with our team to identify grantee training needs , development training curriculum and conduct training related to CPD programs.
- Recommend initiatives,including process improvements and and development of new guidance to improve program performance.
Senior CPD Representative
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
04.2011 - 05.2020
- Served as the point of contact for State and local government officials and non-profit organizations that receive CPD-funded formula and competitive grants.
- Worked with an assigned portfolio to provide oversight and technical assistance for grantee programs including the Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Continuum of Care, and Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS programs.
- Built strong relationships with assigned portfolio of grantees and worked in partnership with them to help them address their technical assistance needs to help them accomplish their programmatic goals.
- Reviewed and analyzed grantees' Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports to determine compliance with statutes and regulations and provide technical assistance as needed to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations and work with grantees to ensure that programs are effectively addressing local need and achieving intended results.
- Based on an annual risk analysis, conducted on-site and remote monitoring of programs and issued findings or concerns based on monitoring results. Worked with grantees to ensure that programs achieve intended results.
- Assisted the CPD Director, Program Manager and other CPD Representatives in the development of policies and procedures related to improved program administration, and in the development and implementation of other program initiatives.
- Reviewed and analyzed data to develop recommendations to improve program/systems performance.
- Provided grantee and staff training for the eCon Planning Suite and IDIS, and assisted the CPD Director with preparation of presentations and training materials for speaking engagements.
Associate Director
City of Newton
07.2009 - 04.2011
- Responsible for the administration and oversight of over $4 million in federal funds received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.
- Led team of ten personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Worked with elected and appointed officials, other City departments, citizen advisory committees and residents to development and implement a five-year Consolidated Plan and associated Annual Action Plans that were reflective of community need.
- Ensured that federally-funded programs and activities were carried out in a timely manner in compliance withe applicable statutes and regulations.
- Responsible for financial management of grant funds received, including developing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
Community Development Program Manager
City of Newton
06.2001 - 07.2009
- Assisted the the management and oversight of funds received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and the Emergency Shelter Grant programs. Administered non-housing community development programs and projects, including CDBG-funded economic development, neighborhood improvement, architectural barrier removal and public service programs and projects, and ESG-funded supportive services, emergency shelter and transitional housing operating support, and homelessness prevention programs.
- Responsible for development of the five-year Consolidated Plan, annual action plans and annual performance reports.
- Served as the lead for the Brookline-Newton-Waltham-Watertown Continuum of Care. Provided staff support to the Planning and Development Board and other appointed citizen advisory committees
Senior Planner
City of Newton
07.1999 - 06.2001
- Assisted in the administration of funds received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
- Responsible for the development of the five-year Consolidated Plan, annual action plans and annual performance reports.
- Provided compliance oversight, including the preparation of environmental reviews and eligibility determinations for all programs and projects.
- Managed the development and implementation of CDBG-funded neighborhood improvement projects.
- Provided staff support to the Planning and Development Board and four neighborhood citizen advisory committees.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science - Government Administration
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKBachelor of Arts - Political Science
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Collaborative relationship development
- Project planning and management
- Strategic leadership
Accomplishments
- Secretary's Award, 2021
- Award, 2024
Timeline
Program Manager
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
05.2020 - Current
Senior CPD Representative
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
04.2011 - 05.2020
Associate Director
City of Newton
07.2009 - 04.2011
Community Development Program Manager
City of Newton
06.2001 - 07.2009
Senior Planner
City of Newton
07.1999 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Political Science - Government Administration
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Pennsylvania State University
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