Anna Nielsen exhibit open house fundraiser was a great success. If you were unable to see the exhibit, please stop in. It's most impressive. A price list for the framed prints is posted on the wall. Some of the smaller unframed works, all separately priced, will remain on display. If you are interested in making a purchase, please see the receptionist. The last week of the exhibit is Feb. 13-17.

Eduardo Barrera New CEO

After a number of weeks of interviewing candidates, the Board of Directors of PAH has hired Eduardo Barrera as PAH's Chief Executive Officer. He took over December 5, 2011, from Julie Caraway-Jensen, current PAH Program Director, who had been serving as "Interim" Chief Executive Officer.

"I'm impressed with all the shelter services Partners has been able to maintain in the most difficult of circumstances. Homelessness is a huge problem that won't go away overnight and PAH's strategy helps transition into more permanent housing those who showed up at the Welcome Inn or Theresa House with little or nothing," commented Barrera. "The staff is professional and I am honored to be among them working for a common goal."

For over 15 years Barrera has been involved in helping the homeless in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and in California. He holds a Masters of Public Affairs with a concentration in Housing and Community Development from the University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. He has served on St. Paul's Planning Commission, and various non-profit boards.

"The Board is committed to helping our new CEO in doing whatever can be done to strengthen our ability to help the homeless," said David Cowan, Board President of Partners for Affordable Housing. "The Search Committee worked with a number of committed candidates so Barrera had some tough competition for the job. The full Board took the time to question him on what he can do to increase donations to fund PAH's work in the community. There is no time to lose and we believe Eduardo has the energy to help shape our future."

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