Theresa Colyar

Theresa Colyar
Washingtonville Housing Alliance

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Theresa Colyar, is a native New Yorker born in the Bronx and is now a long-time Yonkers, NY resident. She worked for nearly 20 years as a Psychiatric Nurse. Additionally, she has a long history of volunteer work as a community organizer starting grassroots community programs. She has been working for Washingtonville Housing Alliance (WHA) as the Community Service Coordinator for the last 10 years. Additionally, WHA is a co-founding organization of the Mamaroneck Coalition for Affordable Housing (MCAH) that focuses on the local preservation and development of affordable housing for all income levels. The Coalition is comprised of local organizations, houses of worship, and individuals that recognize the need for affordable housing.

She believes positive change will happen through building relationships, advocating with/for those in need, and encouraging honest conversations between all community members.