Donna Clarke is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operational leadership and digital strategy. Currently serving as the Chief Administrative Officer at Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County since June 2025, Donna also founded and leads High Arc Strategies, a consulting agency focused on various aspects of business development and strategic communications. Previous roles include Chief Operating Officer and Interim President at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, and Chief Operating Officer at the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, where significant budget and housing management responsibilities were handled. Donna's background also encompasses high-level positions at Time Inc./MONEY and FORTUNE, where contributions to digital business operations and site analytics were made, as well as involvement in the development and marketing of content partnerships. An MBA graduate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Donna also holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Stanford University and a Certificate in Grant Writing from The University of Texas at El Paso.
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Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NHS) is a non-profit lender and community developer dedicated to building stronger neighborhoods. NHS and its affiliates have always utilized a grassroots approach to delivering comprehensive products and services. The organization has been and is a leader in the single-family, affordable housing field in Los Angeles County. Over the last 35 years, NHS has reinvested more than $2.2 billion into neighborhoods throughout the county. As a part of this work, we have developed and rehabilitated more than 11,000 housing and commercial units, put 1.9 million families on the road to home ownership, created 175 block clubs, and employed 200 neighborhood youth. As a lender to under-served communities, NHS has maintained a loan portfolio with a 3% or less delinquency ratio and no foreclosures. NHS is the largest, non-profit, affordable home ownership provider in Southern California.