Housing Opportunities Unlimited (HOU) is proud to announce the promotion of Vanessa Rivera from Regional Director to Vice President, effective October 5, 2026.
Since joining HOU in 2009, Vanessa started her career at Harbor Point Apartments and has grown from a Relocation Coordinator to overseeing relocation sites across Massachusetts. As Regional Director, she managed complex regional projects throughout the Northeast region and St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, coordinating relocation services and resident advocacy across multiple large-scale housing developments.
In her new role as Vice President, she will expand her leadership responsibilities by guiding relocation operations and mentoring the next generation of housing leaders.
Vanessa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Entrepreneurship from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico and is proficient in Spanish. Her 15+ year journey with HOU reflects deep institutional knowledge and unwavering commitment to serving residents. Read her full bio at https://housingopportunities.com/about/staff/.
“Vanessa’s dedication to our mission and her vision for the future of our organization make her the ideal leader for this role, said Susan Connelly, HOU Principal. We are thrilled to see her take on this expanded leadership position.”
HOU CEO Chris Jones said, “Vanessa’s deep commitment to serving others, paired with her composed and steady leadership style, makes her an outstanding fit for this role. Her dedication and integrity make her not only the right fit for this role, but a true asset to our mission- someone who consistently leads with purpose and compassion.”