About Alice Kennedy

Alice Kennedy has been a pivotal force at the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development since 2016. She initially served as the Deputy Commissioner for Homeownership and Housing Preservation. She stepped into the role of Acting Commissioner in August 2020 and was appointed permanent Commissioner in September 2021.

With over a decade of experience with the City of Baltimore, Kennedy has cultivated expertise in planning and development, project management, operations, real estate, sustainability, and strategic planning. During her tenure as Deputy Commissioner, she championed innovative solutions to enhance resident services and coordinated best practices across multiple initiatives. Her leadership encompassed a range of programs, including the City's Weatherization Program, Lead Hazard Reduction Program, Office of Rehabilitation Services, Office of Homeownership, and more.

As Commissioner, Kennedy emphasizes transparency, customer engagement, and community outreach. She is committed to modernizing the Agency's internal processes to enhance customer experiences and improve the efficiency of property asset disposition. A key partner in the Mayor's Vacancy Reduction Initiative, she has spearheaded efforts to streamline property disposition, introduce a Fixed Pricing Program, and expand the acquisition of vacant properties through In Rem foreclosure.

Kennedy remains dedicated to advancing lead hazard reduction efforts and emphasizes the critical intersection of health and housing within community development. She actively seeks to secure funding for communities through agency initiatives like the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF), Developer Incentives, Community Catalyst Grants, and the Housing Accelerator Fund, which is aimed at addressing permanent supportive housing needs.

With a solid commitment to equity in community development, Commissioner Kennedy is focused on charting a new course for the city, addressing past economic and community development challenges. 

She holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Goucher College.