Anna Maria Farías was sworn into duty last week as the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) new Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson recently administered the oath of office to Farías, who will lead the agency’s efforts to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity and achieve diverse, inclusive communities.
Farías previously served in senior roles at HUD during the George W. Bush Administration, including Director for HUD’s Center for Faith-based and Community Initiatives and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs in the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD).
“It is a singular honor to be asked by the President and the Secretary to return to an agency I love,” Farías said. “I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting down to work on behalf of the American people.”
Since 2013, Farías served in several leadership roles on the Board of Regents at Texas Women’s University, including Board Chair and Presiding Officer.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Anna Maria back home to HUD,” Carson said. “As she has in the past, Anna Maria will provide steady leadership and will advance HUD’s mission as a manifestation of our nation’s fair housing and civil rights laws.”