Victoria Morales honored as 2023 Mainebiz Women to Watch
September 13, 2023
Victoria Morales, the Executive Director of Quality Housing Coalition, has been chosen as one of the 2023 Mainebiz Women to Watch for her leadership in the field of affordable housing. Her tireless commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families by ensuring access to safe and quality housing options has made a profound impact in Maine. Victoria's innovative strategies and unwavering dedication to addressing housing challenges have transformed QHC. Her selection as a 2023 Mainebiz Women to Watch is a testament to her exceptional leadership and the positive change she continues to bring to the world of housing advocacy.
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Published by Maine Public | by Nicole Ogrysko
Published by Portland Press Herald by Hannah LaClaire
Chip Curry is a state senator representing District 11 and serves as co-chair of the Legislature’s Committee on Housing and Economic Development. Victoria Morales is the executive director of Project Home, a Maine nonprofit working to expand housing stability and prevent homelessness. Maine is currently facing a housing crisis that threatens the very fabric of our communities. While there is a consensus that we must build the 84,000 units of housing needed to stabilize our market, that process is estimated to take 20–30 years. Maine families, seniors, and children living on the brink of displacement cannot wait two decades for a roof over their heads. To prevent a catastrophic surge in homelessness today, Maine must continue to fund and prioritize the Eviction Prevention Program (EPP), a statewide initiative that helps renters avoid eviction and remain stably housed.
Peace Mutesi, Director of Economic Opportunity at Quality Housing Coalition, has been named to Mainebiz's 2025 40 Under 40 list. Now in its fourth year, the program recognizes Maine's up-and-coming leaders—the next generation shaping the state and its economy.
