Carol Clarke, Chief Executive Officer of Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham (NHSB), is featured as a guest expert on the Housing Can’t Wait website, an initiative focused on addressing the housing crisis and accelerating solutions for affordable and stable homes across underserved regions.
In this expert spotlight, Clarke brings her deep experience in community development and affordable housing advocacy to a national audience, sharing insights on effective strategies for building and rehabilitating homes, strengthening community services, and expanding access to safe, affordable housing. Her voice is part of Housing Can’t Wait’s commitment to elevating local leaders with a proven record of driving impact in hard-to-serve places.
Clarke’s leadership at NHSB is informed by decades of public, private, and nonprofit sector experience, including her work in economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and community partnerships in Birmingham. As CEO, she continues to champion equitable housing solutions that create stability, support homeownership, and improve quality of life for families.
Through her contribution to Housing Can’t Wait, Clarke helps highlight the urgency of addressing the housing shortage and shares practical perspectives on leveraging collaborative approaches to expand housing opportunities nationwide.
Watch the full interview below.
