The Oregon Housing and Community Services has announced that Sharon Nickleberry Rogers, CPA, is newly appointed by Governor Kate Brown to serve on the Oregon Housing Stability Council. The council says that they work to establish OHCS’ strategic direction to meet the housing and services needs of low and moderate-income Oregonians, as well as reviews and sets policy for the development and financing of affordable housing in the state.

“Councilmember Nickleberry Rogers brings impressive professional experience and a passion for serving communities facing barriers to housing access,” said OHCS Director Andrea Bell. “We need voices like Sharon’s in our council to support our mission of building and preserving affordable housing in all forms, shapes and sizes for Oregon renters and homeowners.”

Sharon Nickleberry Rogers is a Portland resident.

“My compassion for housing stems from my childhood when my parents provided housing for family members relocating to Portland,” Nickleberry Rogers said. “I recognized early on the importance of housing and knew having a safe place to call home was special. My parents’ commitment to helping others ignited my interest in helping others.”

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Sharon Nickleberry Rogers is employed as a financial analyst with the City of Portland and she has also worked for the Internal Revenue Service.

Nickleberry Rogers received her undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon and two master’s degrees from Portland State University in business and taxation. She lives in northeast Portland with her husband and has a daughter attending college.

Nickleberry Rogers will serve a three-year term and will have the option to serve additional terms. Housing Stability Council meetings are held on the first Friday of the month with additional meetings as needed.


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2022-07-05 09:13:07

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