In this inspiring episode of EmpowHer, hosts Nicole Graham and Tanya Dempsey sit down with Kecia Boulware, Deputy Executive Director of Development at the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency. Kecia shares the journey from her anthropology degree to leading billion-dollar housing initiatives—shaped by community connection, volunteer roots, and a deep belief in the power of home.
They discuss:
– Her early inspiration from a dynamic resident leader
– What it’s like to lead as a woman of color in a male-dominated space
– Lessons from the Jordan Downs transformation
– Navigating authenticity, authority, and mission-driven leadership
– And the power of creating sacred, stabilizing spaces through housing
Kecia’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership is built not just through expertise, but by listening, learning, and showing up fully as yourself.
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