Joel Ponder

Joel Ponder is a skilled housing specialist with extensive experience in program coordination and community engagement. Currently serving as an HCV Program Specialist at Newport Housing Authority since March 2024, Joel previously held the position of Senior Housing Specialist/Program Coordinator at Queens Community House from August 2012 to December 2023, where responsibilities included managing staff work plans and reporting to funders. Prior roles at Queens Community House included Housing Specialist/Community Organizer and Civics Engagement Specialist, focusing on participant assessments and civic event planning, respectively. Joel Ponder holds an accounting and hotel management degree from Jose Guardia Vega and is currently pursuing an associate's degree in Business Administration at LaGuardia Community College.