Connecting and Communicating Housing Resources to Those In Need | FUSE

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FUSE is a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to engage communities, advance racial equity, and work more effectively for everyone.
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As one of America’s most expensive places to live, the City and County of San Francisco are committed to maximizing the creation and preservation of affordable housing. The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development enlisted FUSE Executive Fellow Kimberly Dubin to help amplify public awareness of the city’s efforts and better connect residents to affordable rental and homebuyer opportunities.

Kim developed the agency’s first brand positioning to provide a compelling framework to talk about the city’s affordable housing programs and help the organization shift to a more compassionate, client-focused approach. She created new channels of communication to elevate the voice of residents, standardized information across public-facing platforms, established efficient communications protocols, and built strong relationships with reporters and the Mayor’s Office of Communications. These efforts are not only enhancing public perception and awareness, but also improving clients’ daily experience with the agency whether they call, visit online, or walk into the lobby for help.

KIMBERLY DUBIN (2017-18) has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and brand development, corporate communications, and public relations. After years of managing brands and communication programs in-house for large organizations in complex industries like healthcare and professional services, she transferred her skills to the agency side and joined the brand consultancy Paragraphs LLC. Kimberly earned her B.A. in marketing, Spanish, and international business from the University of Wisconsin and completed an executive leadership program at Harvard Business School.

2017-2018 | City and County of San Francisco - Office of Housing and Community Development

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