Former NYC Councilwoman Appointed HUD Regional Administrator for NY, NJ

WASHINGTON—President Biden announced on Jan. 25 the appointment of Alicka Ampry-Samuel to serve as HUD Regional Administrator for Region II, serving New York and New Jersey. Regional Administrator Ampry-Samuel will oversee HUD operations, including the New York City Regional Office and field offices in Buffalo, Albany, and Newark, NJ.

“Regional Administrator Ampry-Samuel comes to HUD with a long and admirable record of service fighting on behalf of communities in support of housing and community development,” said HUD Office of Field Policy and Management Assistant Deputy Secretary Michele Perez. “She grew up in public housing, giving her an empathetic and deep understanding of the experiences and the needs of the department’s most vulnerable customers. I am genuinely thrilled that she has again answered the call to serve.”

“I am excited to serve as HUD Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey and continue my work in housing and economic development,” said Ampry-Samuel, HUD Regional Administrator. “I look forward to increasing access to quality affordable housing for low-income residents and homebuyers and ensuring HUD grantees provide economic opportunities and services to underserved populations. We must work together to improve the quality of life for New Yorkers and New Jerseyans.”

Ampry-Samuel served as a New York City Council Member, where she was appointed Deputy Leader and Chair of the Public Housing Committee. Her council district in Brooklyn included the highest concentration of public housing in North America. Prior to being elected to the City Council, Ampry-Samuel served on the senior team at the New York City Housing Authority. She has held a number of public service positions from Chief of Staff in the New York State Assembly to Democracy and Human Rights Coordinator at the United States Embassy in Accra, Ghana. Ampry-Samuel has more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, families, and organizations in the housing and community development fields.