The unexpected announcement of U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge’s forthcoming resignation paved the way for President Joe Biden to name the person who will fill the future vacancy in his cabinet.
Adrianne Todman, who is currently the Deputy HUD Secretary, will become acting HUD Secretary once Fudge’s resignation takes effect on March 22.
Who is Adrianne Todman?
Todman is described in her official HUD bio as someone who “has dedicated her career to improving people’s lives and strengthening neighborhoods through housing and strong community development.”
Prior to joining HUD, Todman was CEO of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) from 2017 until her confirmation as Deputy HUD Secretary in 2021. Todman was confirmed unanimously nearly three months after she was nominated for the position.
Todman filmed a brief introductory video for HUD upon her confirmation so the nation could get to know her better.
While leading NAHRO, Todman “Todman rightsized the association’s expenditures, restructured business functions, brought on new talent, and diversified revenue sources,” NAHRO’s website says. “She also focused on creating a member-centric culture at the association, raising the profile of the critical work undertaken by housing professionals, and advocating for funding and common-sense policy development that preserves and develops affordable housing, and helps families and communities thrive.”
While Todman has kept a relatively low profile while at HUD compared to Fudge — who has been the face of the agency since being confirmed in 2021 — she has steadily promoted HUD programs via her social media channels.
Just this month, Todman took to her account on X, formerly Twitter, to boast of HUD programs, including new actions that the Biden administration said will boost the nation’s housing…
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