Shaun Donovan — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as CEO and President of Enterprise Community Partners since 2023.
Served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2009-2014) and Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (2014-2017).
Was Commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development from 2004 to 2009.
Led efforts to combat the nation’s foreclosure crisis, dramatically reduce homelessness, and advance fair housing protections.
Serves as a trustee of the Urban Institute, Regional Plan Association, Greater NY, and Rethink Food, and on the advisory board of Opportunity Insights.
Holds an A.B. in engineering sciences, a Master of Public Administration, and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University.

Biography

Shaun Donovan is a prominent American government official and housing specialist, currently serving as CEO and President of Enterprise Community Partners since 2023. His 30-year career in public service has focused on building opportunity and addressing housing and community development challenges.

Donovan served for eight years in President Barack Obama’s cabinet. From 2009 to 2014, he was Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).