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Seila Mosquera-Bruno

Seila Mosquera-Bruno was appointed Commissioner of Housing by Governor Ned Lamont in 2019 and reappointed in 2023. She leads Connecticut’s Department of Housing, overseeing housing policy, development, and preservation. Under her leadership, the department distributed $500 million for 13,000 affordable units, created the “Time To Own” down payment assistance program, and awarded $1.2 million in technical assistance grants to 84 municipalities. Additionally, she managed $600 million in COVID emergency relief funds, redesigned emergency shelters, and supported nonprofit developers with $4 million in funding. Seila also serves as Board Chair of the CT Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) and is a board member of the Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) and Capital Regional Development Authority (CRDA).