Bradford M. Powers, Executive Director
Brad Powers is the founding Executive Director of Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative, a non-profit community redevelopment organization based in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Powers has lived and worked throughout the United States fighting for access to housing, health care, education, and legal representation for those in need. Mr. Powers earned a JD cum laude from Vermont Law School and an LLM from the University of Washington School of Law. Mr. Powers is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Certificate Program at that school’s Center for Urban Redevelopment Excellence. Mr. Powers has lived in New Orleans for the past 10 years with his wife and three daughters. He and his family are active members of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Contact Brad at bradpowers@jerichohousing.org
Holly Heine, Director of Operations and Communications
Holly Heine joined Jericho Road in January 2007 after serving for more than a year as Volunteer Coordinator for the Office of Disaster Response (ODR) of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Holly is a former small business owner and worked in Baton Rouge managing the first Red Cross team to open a mass care shelter during Hurricane Katrina. A mother of two, she lives in New Orleans with her husband, the Rev. A.J. Heine, Jr. and is a member of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Metairie where her husband serves as rector.
Contact Holly at hollyheine@jerichohousing.org
Chris Ross, Director of Housing Programs
Chris Ross heads up Jericho Road's land acquisition and construction management projects. Chris is a native of New Orleans and attended Louisiana Technical University. He has worked as a director in nonprofit real estate development for the past four years specializing in property acquisition and affordable housing development. Chris was selected as one of the CityBusiness "Minority Success Guide" winners for 2005. A licensed real estate agent for the past 10 years, he was recognized as Latter & Blum's Commercial "Rookie of the Year" in 1999 for his superior achievement during his first year with the firm.
The addition of Chris as a staff member was made possible by a grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation's Community Revitalization Fund in 2008.
Contact Chris at chrisross@jerichohousing.org
Colleen Connor, Development Director
A native Mississippian, Colleen Connor moved to New Orleans from Charleston, South Carolina where she attended The College of Charleston. After working as a Public Relations and Marketing professional for several years, Colleen began focusing her efforts on the nonprofit sector and worked with a variety of nonprofit organizations for over five years. As Development Director, Colleen is responsible for developing relationships with Jericho Road supporters and researching available foundations, grants and resources that provide Jericho Road with the support it needs to achieve the goal of community revitalization.
Contact Colleen at colleenconnor@jerichohousing.org
Michael Robinson, Neighborhood Coordinator
Michael Robinson grew up in Dallas, Texas and moved to New Orleans after graduating high school. While attending Xavier University, he was an active member of several community service organizations and advocacy groups. In college, Michael began working with Urban Impact, a Christian ministry organization in New Orleans dedicated to transforming the Central City neighborhood. Post college, Michael continues to build partnerships with a focus on empowering communities and improving quality of life for Central City families. As Neighborhood Coordinator, he serves as the liaison between Jericho Road and the community.
Contact Michael at michaelrobinson@jerichohousing.org
Alison Ecker, Grinnell Corps Fellow
Heading Jericho Road’s new Vacant Land Management program, Alison Ecker implements strategies to turn vacant properties into community assets. Alison initially joined Jericho Road’s staff as the 2009-10 Grinnell Corps Fellow, and worked to develop a vacant properties pilot program throughout the course of her fellowship. Generous support from the Greater New Orleans Foundation has allowed Jericho Road to fully fund this innovative program as well as Alison’s position. Originally from Minnesota, Alison graduated from Grinnell College with a B.A. in Anthropology and Concentration in Global Development Studies. In the future, she hopes to use her experience to pursue a Masters in Urban Planning or Urban Design.
Contact Alison at alisonecker@jerichohousing.org
