David Esposito is a dedicated professional known for his commitment to making impactful contributions in the field of supportive housing. David has spent over two decades developing more than 800 units of supportive housing and has led numerous initiatives to meet the needs to address homelessness in Illinois. During his time as the Executive Director of the Supportive Housing Providers Association (SHPA), David led the SHPA team and organized supportive housing providers across the state of Illinois in advocating for more than a $42 million funding increase for supportive housing and services, the creation of the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness, including the Community Advisory Council, the Office of Preventing and Ending Homelessness and the position of Homeless Chief. Mr. Esposito has taken these years of experience and has since joined the Illinois Department of Human Services leading the efforts in creating the Office of Housing Stability bringing together the Emergency Solutions Grant Program and the Bureau of Housing and Supportive Services and the voice of the providers to enhance the partnership with the state. Throughout his career the voice of Person’s with Lived Experience is the inspiration that has driven his work and will always hold a place in his heart.

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