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We’re so excited to announce details for our next Nonprofit Meetup of the year! Join us and Latweeta Smyers, Executive Director of the Lafayette Housing Authority for a nonprofit meetup where Smyers will be sharing her vision for addressing housing needs and improvements in our community. 

Join us Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Lafayette Housing Authority

115 Kattie Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501  | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Admission: Free or $15 Lunch Ticket

About Latweeta Smyers:

Latweeta Smyers, MSW is a highly accomplished housing executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in public-sector housing, specializing in HUD-funded programs. She has held senior and executive roles across several of the nation’s largest housing authorities, including Atlanta, Washington D.C., New Haven, and New Orleans. Latweeta brings deep expertise in administering Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, asset and program management, LIHTC compliance, and HUD capital fund projects. Known for her strategic thinking and results-driven leadership, she has led teams through major program transformations, developed agency-wide policies, and maintained high-performance designations.

Latweeta holds a Master of Social Work from Florida A&M University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Florida State University. She is also certified in Section 8 Management by NAHRO and holds a Certificate of Proficiency for Occupancy from Quadel. Her commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and equity in housing access continues to drive her success in serving vulnerable communities.