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Lsw Lakresha Williams

Manager Of Partner Engagement at Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

Lakresha Williams, LSW, has extensive experience in housing stability and case management. Currently serving as Manager of Partner Engagement and previously as Housing Stability Coordinator at Minneapolis Public Housing Authority since July 2018, Lakresha collaborates with school social workers and YMCA service providers to support families facing eviction through financial assistance and service needs assessments. As Mobility Coordinator, Lakresha empowered families to secure housing in opportunity areas while educating them on fair housing rights. Prior experience includes serving as Family Supportive Housing Case Manager at St. Stephen's Human Services, where case management and landlord relationships were key to supporting families in Hennepin County. Additionally, Lakresha contributed to community initiatives as a Community Outreach Facilitator with Amherst H. Wilder Foundation and gained early experience as a Social Work Intern at Arcadia Charter School. Lakresha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Saint Olaf College.

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