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Podcast: ChangeMakers with Katie Goar
Episode: Episode 102 | Part One: Carol Jones-Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer, Palm Beach County Housing Authority
Description: In this powerful episode of ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Carol Jones-Gilbert, CEO of the Palm Beach County Housing Authority. Carol shares her inspiring journey from experiencing homelessness to leading innovative affordable housing initiatives. Listeners will hear Carol's unique perspective on addressing the housing crisis, including exploring cutting-edge construction methods like shipping container homes. She discusses the challenges of pioneering new approaches and the urgent need for creative solutions in Palm Beach County, where the average home price has topped $600,000. Carol also offers insights on empowering staff, serving residents with compassion, and the critical importance of affordable housing for community...