Building a Better Future, EmpowHER—Episode 17
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In this episode of the Empower Podcast, we welcome Mary-Margaret Lemons, President of Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS). Since taking the helm in 2017, Mary-Margaret has led FWHS in a bold transition from a traditional public housing authority to an innovative provider of diverse affordable housing solutions.
Join hosts Nicole Graham and Tanya Dempsey as they dive into Mary-Margaret’s leadership journey, her work securing a $35 million grant to revitalize the historic Stop 6 neighborhood, and her role in transforming an extended-stay hotel into Casa de Esperanza, Fort Worth’s largest permanent supportive housing community.
Beyond housing, Mary Margaret shares personal insights on leadership, work-life balance, and even her signature collection of cowboy boots! She also offers inspiring advice for young women, emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and the power of bold decision-making.
Tune in to hear how Mary-Margaret is reshaping Fort Worth’s housing landscape—one groundbreaking project at a time!
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CSG Advisors Incorporated is a national, full service, independent financial advisor that assists public finance clients in the design, financing and implementation of affordable housing, urban redevelopment and economic development initiatives. Over the past 20 years, CSG has advised on more housing bonds than any other municipal advisor, as reported by Thompson Reuters. CSG Advisors is entirely employee-owned and independent. Employee owners include minorities and women.