Meet Rosie Tighe, board member of the Fair Housing Center. Rosie’s interests, knowledge, and experience fit seamlessly with the work and mission of the Fair Housing Center. Check out our Q&A to learn more about Rosie!
Q: How long have you been a board member for the Fair Housing Center?
A: Three years.
Q: How did you get connected with the Fair Housing Center, and what makes you want to stay involved with this work?
A: A student of mine served on the board and reached out to me to see if I was interested. I jumped at the opportunity to support the Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research’s mission of pursuing fair and affordable housing for all. The organization’s work dovetails with my own interests and research on housing, segregation, race, and discrimination.
Q: What do you do for a living?
A: I’m an associate professor of urban studies at the Levin College of Urban Affairs. I teach urban planning, housing policy, and community development courses. My research focuses on access to affordable, quality housing.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: Hang out with my husband and dogs, play board games, cook, and read.
Q: What do you want people to know about the Fair Housing Center?
A: FHCRR does incredibly important work implementing public policies that require equal access to housing. They do so in the face of increasing hostility to the idea of racial and class integration and decreasing resources. Their work is vital to the sustainability of our cities and towns.
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