Terrie Alafat’s academic background is in social policy and research. Before moving to the UK 25 years ago she was involved in educational research and evaluation in Chicago schools.
Terrie’s career began in the UK in social services policy development in a local authority and most recently was Director of Housing and Corporate Strategy in Kensington and Chelsea until 2002.
She then moved to the Government Office for London and was responsible for housing and local government as well as a range of government programmes in the Thames Gateway. Terrie’s next role was in the Civil Service covering various housing policies including Homelessness, Supporting People, Affordable Housing and Housing Supply since 2003.
Following a recent reorganisation within Communities and Local Government, Terrie is now Director of Housing Growth and Affordable Housing, with responsibility for the supply, repair and improvement of affordable housing across all tenures, targeted housing growth (e.g. Growth Areas, and Eco-Towns). She leads on the sponsorship of the Tenant Service Authority and the Homes and Communities Agency.