Title: Deputy Executive Director
Company: New Smyrna Beach Housing Authority
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL United States
In pursuit of a career that aligned with her passions, Teresa Pope earned a bachelor’s degree in applied science, management and supervision from Daytona State University, in addition to an associate’s degree in accounting technology and certification as a public housing manager and HCV executive manager. She uses this background, in addition to 12 past years of experience in her current position, as the deputy executive director for the New Smyrna Beach Housing Authority. There, her expertise in public housing and housing choices come in handy as she directs all operations of the housing authority. Ms. Pope is responsible for ensuring all employees are trained, abiding by laws, in compliance with policies and procedures and doing their jobs properly. She must also attend meetings and work closely with the executive director, in addition to writing grants, handling finances and budgets and supervising a staff of five.

