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www.HartfordBusiness.com • August 6, 2018 • Hartford Business Journal 41 40 UNDER FORTY 2018 A licia Woodsby is the executive director of the Partnership for Strong Communities, a statewide nonprofit policy and advocacy organization dedicated to ending homelessness, expanding af- fordable housing and building strong communities in Connecticut. Wood- sby became the interim executive director in Feb. 2014, and was named the executive director in June 2014. She leads the statewide Reaching Home Campaign, which played a major role in Connecticut being named the first state to end chronic homelessness among Veterans, and the second state to meet the federal definition of ending all Veteran homelessness. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment? The privilege of leading a large statewide collaboration to end homelessness and proving that it can work. Together, we've created last- ing change in Connecticut to resolve an unacceptable social problem and helped to ensure safe, stable housing for thousands of people who were for- merly homeless. Through our efforts to end chronic homelessness over 14 years, we dramatically increased the state's stock of supportive and affordable housing and substantially reduced long-term homelessness for people with disabilities. How are you involved in the community? I've mentored several social work students over the years and volunteered for the North Central Regional Mental Health Board for many years. My deep passion for appropriate support for people with serious mental illness and their families has driven me to serve on several state boards and councils. What do you like to do outside of work? Spending time with my three-year- old daughter, Emilia, is my greatest joy. I'm a family person, and spend quite a bit of time with my parents, three sis- ters, five nephews and other loved ones. I love to hike and do yoga. What do you hope Greater Hartford will be like in 10 years? A vibrant region with mixed-income housing opportunities for people of all income levels, races and ethnicities and access to fresh food, health care, employment and training opportuni- ties, and transportation. Four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: • Served as policy director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in CT for six years; and co-founded a statewide children's mental health coalition in 2009. • Directly supported numerous individuals with serious mental- health disabilities in advocating for themselves in state policy. • Serves on Federal Reserve's Bank of Boston Community Develop- ment Advisory Council. • Appointed by Gov. Dannel P. Mal- loy to second term on the board of directors for the CT Housing Finance Authority. Fun Fact I completed three silent meditation retreats and two scuba certifications. Alicia Woodsby Age: 38 Company: Partnership for Strong Communities Title: Executive Director No. of years with current company: 7 Town where I live: Marlborough Town where I work: Hartford College: University of Connecticut Highest degree: Master's degree in social work in policy practice We do advertising, branding, PR, design, strategy, media, digital. We don't do easy. mintz-hoke.com Congrats Kara Mitchell. A lot of challenging work has lead up to being recognized by HBJ 40 Under Forty. We expect nothing less. Here's to someone who loves a challenge. ** Preliminary, subject to change. ** Before purchasing any Bonds, contact your tax advisor to determine any applicable federal, state and local tax consequences. ese Bonds may not be sold, nor may o ers to buy be accepted prior to the time the O cial Statement is delivered in nal form. 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