Barbara J. Anderson

Barbara J. Anderson is a seasoned activist for successful homeownership in low-income neighborhoods in Northeast Ohio, serving as president of Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People (ESOP), supporting financial reinvestment into inner-city neighborhoods and lobbying in support of victims of predatory lending. She is the founder and CEO of the non-profit, Another Chance Ohio, which provides clothing, furniture, and appliances to those in need, and operates homes for victims of domestic violence, veterans, and children aging out of foster care. She was chosen to join the Cuyahoga County Community Reinvestment Advisory subcommittee in 2019, and among other appointments, has served on the Board of the Cleveland Housing Network, and the Center for Economic Opportunities of Greater Cleveland. She is retired from the City of Cleveland Department of Community Development, Office of Fair Housing and Consumer Affairs.