Homeport
Netta Whitman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the housing advisory sector and fraud analysis. Since March 2003, Netta has served as the Director of Housing Advisory Services at Homeport, leading initiatives to improve housing accessibility and services. Prior to this role, Netta worked as a Fraud Analyst at Verizon Wireless from September 1994 to March 2003, where skills in fraud detection and prevention were developed. Netta holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) obtained from Franklin University between 2011 and 2014, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, General, achieved at the same institution from 2008 to 2010.
Homeport
Homeport Mission: To create a cornerstone of dignity, security and opportunity through quality affordable homes and strong communities. Homeport is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives by strengthening the home. Since its inception in 1987, Homeport has given greater dignity and opportunity to thousands of low-income people by building quality, affordable homes. In the understanding that providing a roof over someone’s head is only the start of a stronger home, Homeport surrounds residents with comprehensive support to promote long-term stability and health. Homeport and its partners organize out-of-school programs, free produce markets, school supply drives, and more for hundreds of residents every year. Homeport also develops new and renovated for-sale homes to catalyze neighborhood revitalization throughout Central Ohio, and provides public classes and one-on-one coaching to promote successful home ownership. Homeport’s wide-ranging work is centered on the belief that strong homes are foundational to the quality of people’s lives and the health of the entire community.