Dianne Spaulding
Since 1992, Dianne Spauding has provided leadership for the Nonprofit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) at the local, regional, and state levels. During this time, NPH has established a national reputation for housing advocacy efforts that have led to historic legislation and funding; created the Fellowship Program for People of Color in Non-Profit Housing; and designed award-winning communications tools to build community acceptance of affordable housing. Ms. Spaulding is frequently called upon to provide leadership and insight on housing policy, funding opportunities for affordable housing, and local action strategies, such as the housing element process and advocacy coalitions that spur citizen action. She currently serves as the regional affiliate representative for the National Housing Conference and the chairperson for the California Housing Consortium, and previously served on the Board of Housing California for 10 years, five of those as its president. Her success in affordable housing is indicative of her 25-year-plus commitment to nonprofit community-based organizations. She is a graduate of the