Joanna Carr (she, her, hers)
As the Research and Policy Director for The Arizona Housing Coalition, Joanna focuses her efforts on local level policy that aims to increase the supply of affordable housing and improve the homeless response system across the State. Joanna began her career in the UK, providing legal advice and case management to people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Relocating to Phoenix in 2017, she worked in direct services, providing case management services to military veteran families and female veterans through a rapid rehousing program. Now focused on policy and systems change work, Joanna is an innovative thinker who strives for the adoption of policy that will quickly and effectively address Arizona’s housing crisis. Joanna serves as a board member on the Arizona Balance of State Continuum of Care Governance Advisory board, is the co-chair for the Balance of State Veteran Homelessness Committee and team lead for the Maricopa County Built for Zero Initiative. Joanna holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Sociology from Sheffield Hallam University, England, and a Master in Public Administration from Grand Canyon University. Outside of work, Joanna is a trail ultra-marathon runner and spends much of her time exploring the trails of Arizona and surrounding states.