Patricia Whitaker

Patricia ‘Pat’ Whitaker, CEO of Innovative Housing Opportunities, has thirty years of experience in the executive levels of housing, redevelopment, and economic development for two of Orange County’s largest cities: Anaheim and Santa Ana. Her twenty-year tenure in Santa Ana comprised work in housing development, economic development, redevelopment, job development, downtown business districts, community building, and directing the Santa Ana Housing Authority. Her career has also focused on improving the quality of life for its residents through enhanced social services for the community. Programs have included intercultural programming, translation services, adult and youth education, and wellness, which benefit families and the community. She currently serves on the Statewide California Redevelopment Agencies Housing Task Force, and has served on the board of directors for numerous nonprofit organizations including SCANPH, Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange County, and Project Access in Orange County.

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Apr 28