Bob Palmer

Bob Palmer is an experienced policy professional with a strong background in urban planning and policy. As the Policy Director at Housing Action Illinois since August 2002, Bob has been instrumental in shaping policies to address housing issues. Previously, Bob served as a Policy Specialist at the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless from November 2000 to June 2002 and directed training and development at the Chicago Mutual Housing Network from August 1997 to October 2000. Bob began a career in community service as a Volunteer with the Brethren Volunteer Service from July 1990 to March 1994. Bob holds a Master's Degree in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Beloit College.