INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Indianapolis announced the appointment of Yvonda A. Bean (pronounced E-vonda) as Indianapolis Housing Agency’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, Feb. 17.
Ms. Bean brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership to IHA. She joins from Columbia, SC, where she currently serves as CEO of Columbia Housing and Cayce Housing, as well as president of nonprofit affiliates SC Affordable Housing Initiatives (SCAHI) and Columbia Housing & Development (CHAD).
The appointment of a new CEO for IHA is part of the commitment between the City of Indianapolis and HUD to address the issues facing IHA residents and restore confidence in the agency’s operations. In April 2024, the City and HUD came to a collaborative agreement for the federal agency to manage IHA operations after years of operational, administrative, and financial failures that have had a detrimental impact on Indianapolis residents. The City first requested HUD’s assistance in turning around IHA in 2022.