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Podcast: ChangeMakers with Katie Goar
Episode: Episode 111 | Part One: Marion Mollegen McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD
Description: Katie Goar speaks with Marion McFadden, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at HUD. Marion shares her journey, beginning with her unexpected involvement in disaster recovery after 9/11, and reflects on how this shaped her passion for community resilience. She discusses the evolving role of HUD in addressing the growing frequency and severity of disasters, highlighting the importance of resilient infrastructure and smart rebuilding practices. Marion also explains the complex process behind disaster recovery funding and the steps HUD is taking to streamline the application process for faster, more efficient relief. She emphasizes the need to prioritize...