Julia Gordon is a nationally respected housing leader whose career spans public service, nonprofit leadership, and policy innovation. From 2022 – 2025 she served as the Federal Housing Commissioner and Assistant Secretary for Housing at HUD, where she advanced sustainable homeownership. Her work improved access to credit and provided effective home retention tools that have already helped millions of households. Prior to HUD, Julia led NCST as President, expanding mission-driven strategies that return distressed properties to responsible, owner-occupant buyers and stabilize neighborhoods. She has also held senior roles in the policy and advocacy community, including at the Center for American Progress and the Center for Responsible Lending where she consistently championed fair, affordable, and lasting homeownership. Julia is frequently quoted in news publications, has testified before Congress multiple times, and has authored numerous publications related to housing and consumer finance. She received her bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard College and her J.D. from Harvard Law School.