Shkëlqim Kelmendi

Shkëlqim Kelmendi is a seasoned leader in the housing and community development sector, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Housing Connector since January 2019, where the organization's mission focuses on reducing barriers to housing access. Kelmendi also contributes expertise as a Board Member for the United Way of King County. Previous roles include Manager and Project Manager at the Seattle Housing Authority, and Management Development Professional at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Additionally, Kelmendi has served as a Commissioner for the City of Dallas Community Development Commission and as an Investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor. Kelmendi holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Southern Methodist University and completed the Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School in 2018.