Our leaders believe in an equitable opportunity where all children and families are stable and thriving. All voices are acknowledged and promoted. All systems are positively aligned and equally contributing. Our leadership upholds that families remain at the center of our usage of data to support our work and our expertise as thought leaders.

ESTHER SHIN
President and CEO
Esther Shin is President of Urban Strategies, Inc.
She leads a team of professionals with expertise
in human capital and economic development
to assist communities across the United States.
Esther believes that all residents want safe,
vibrant neighborhoods to work, live, and play.
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Donovan Duncan
Executive Vice President
Donovan Duncan is Executive Vice President for Urban Strategies, Inc. who has more than ten years of experience in the development and housing industry.
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Tyronda Minter
Vice President of Educational Initiatives
Tyronda Minter is Vice President of Educational Initiatives for Urban Strategies, Inc. working with local education staff and community partners in neighborhoods and cities across the country.
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Kristie Stutler
Vice President of Policy and Influence
Kristie Stutler is Vice President of Policy & Influence for Urban Strategies, Inc. working tp influence policies that directly affect equitable outcomes for the families that we serve.
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Alecia Leonard
Regional Vice President
Alecia Leonard is a Regional Vice President who provides overall strategic and operational direction for USI’s sites in Minneapolis, MN, Pittsburgh, PA, Columbus, OH, Tulsa, OK, and Fort Worth, TX.
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Eva Mosby
Regional Vice President
Eva E. Mosby is a Regional Vice President who provides overall strategic and operational direction for USI’s sites in Memphis, TN , New Orleans, LA , Miami and Fort Myers, FL, and St. Croix, USVI.
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Alicia Walter
Regional Vice President
Alicia Walter is a Regional Vice President who leads the strategic and operational direction for USI’s sites in California, Galveston and San Antonio, Texas, Puerto Rico, USVI, Baltimore, MD, and Norfolk, VA.
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OUR NATIONAL LEADERS
To support ALL children and families becoming stable and thriving, a team of dedicated, educated professionals is needed to help move the needle forward in the lives of the families from Sacramento, California to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; in communities from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Miami, Florida; and every inspiring neighborhood in between.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
USI’s commitment to supporting families on their journey to stable and thriving is found not only in the implementation of programming initiatives at the community level but also through data-driven, thought-provoking content meant to elevate the conversation to aspire changes at the policy and national conversation level. This thought leadership includes our Stories of US blog, opinion editorials, policy briefs, and national recognition for expertise in the field.