Barbara Fields has become the new administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's (HUD) New England Region.
Fields was Executive Director of the Rhode Island office of Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC), a community development intermediary.
"Barbara's extensive knowledge of affordable housing and her comprehensive approach to community revitalization are a perfect complement to the Obama Administration," said HUD Sec. Shaun Donovan.
"When you look at Barbara's track record, her commitment to helping those in need comes across loud and clear. She will be a tremendous asset to us in carrying out HUD's mission to build strong, sustainable communities that offer affordable and healthy housing options for all Americans."
She fills the vacancy created when Richard Walega departed.