Denise Brooks-Jones, Executive Director

Leadership Vision and Strategy

Denise was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. She has been married to Garry Jones for 45 years, and together they have two children and three granddaughters.
She earned both her associate and bachelor's degrees from Monroe College, a private for-profit institution in New York City, before going on to complete a Master of Business Administration. Denise began her career in healthcare management, eventually rising to become the Administrator of Lincoln Hospital within the New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation.
 
In 2002, drawing on her strategic management experience and strong ability to navigate complex business challenges, Denise transitioned to the public housing sector as an Administrator at the White Plains Housing Authority. Within a few years, she advanced to Deputy Director and later assumed the role of Executive Director. Under her leadership and in collaboration with her team, White Plains Public Housing has evolved into a nationally recognized model for affordable housing and urban revitalization.

Denise is an active member of the New York State Public Housing Authority Directors Association (NYSPHADA), the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA), and the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO).