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Monique Johnson

Chief of Programs

Monique was appointed Chief of Programs in April 2024. She previously served as Managing Director of Community Outreach, where she was responsible for fostering relationships with housing service providers and grant assistance programs across the Commonwealth. Monique’s lived experience has been a driver for her to pursue a career in affordable housing. She was drawn to Virginia Housing’s mission because it aligns so closely with her purpose and passion.

Monique’s career includes over 20 years of experience in affordable housing development, commercial real estate lending, and organizational strategy and program operations. She is passionate about solving complex problems and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Monique also sits on the Board of the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers and is a member of the Virginia Commonwealth University Real Estate Circle of Excellence.

Prior to joining Virginia Housing, Monique was the Chief Operating Officer at the Better Housing Coalition and Vice President at Virginia Community Capital.

Monique holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Richmond, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia.

In her personal time, she enjoys being a mentor, teaching and practicing yoga, and traveling with her husband Darius and daughter Phoebe.

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Tammy Neale

Chief Executive Officer

Tammy Neale has served as Virginia Housing’s CEO since being appointed by the Board of Commissioners in March 2024. She is responsible for Virginia Housing’s daily operations as well as the implementation of our Strategic Plan.

A longtime executive at Virginia Housing, she has played a key role in shaping Virginia Housing’s strategic direction and executing its vision and priorities for the development of affordable housing across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Before becoming CEO, she was Chief of Programs, overseeing homeownership, rental, community outreach and federal programs.

Tammy brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and experiences to the role of CEO which have influenced her views on the importance of equitable, sustainable housing, and diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Today, she serves on several boards focused on increasing economic and housing opportunities, including the Local Advisory Committee for both Hampton Roads and the Virginia office of the Local Initiatives Support Corp., and the Virginia Council on Economic Education.

She is a graduate of the University of Richmond.

When not at work, Tammy enjoys cooking, reading, genealogy and mindfulness activities such as meditation and yoga, along with spending time with her husband, blended family and two grandsons.

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