Jim Ward, SHFC’s Director of Planning & External Affairs, brings more than 15 years of experience supporting vulnerable populations to achieve housing stability. He has a deep commitment to creating and implementing evidence-based strategies that expand access to stable, affordable housing for all. Most recently, Jim served as the Director of Planning for the Texas Homeless Network, where he worked to coordinate housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across a wide swath of the State of Texas. A graduate of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas, Jim is a lifelong resident of the Austin area. He lives with his wife, 5-year-old son and a ton of stuffed turtles.
