Gayle Epp

Gayle Epp is a recognized leader in the field of community revitalization and urban redevelopment. Her specific areas of expertise include strategic planning and program design, government housing policy, the creation of innovative public and private funding packages, and the promotion of integrated, cooperative partnerships and community buy-in. Ms. Epp has worked closely with the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, advancing national policies and procedures. Her extensive experience with the HOPE VI program includes the planning and implementation of more than 25 revitalization initiatives that created viable mixed-income communities. She served as the design consultant to the National Commission on Severely Distressed Public Housing (the precursor to the HOPE VI program) and holds a Masters in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).