What happens when housing and healthcare work together to address the needs of people experiencing the greatest barriers to health and well-being? Join us for an engaging conversation with leaders who are breaking down silos and building innovative partnerships that improve lives. Through inspiring community stories and practical lessons learned, this webinar will showcase how healthcare providers, housing organizations, and community partners are creating solutions that lead to better health outcomes, stronger care coordination, and greater housing stability. Whether you are just beginning to explore cross-sector collaboration or looking to strengthen existing partnerships, you’ll leave with proven strategies, actionable ideas, and a roadmap for turning collaboration into meaningful impact in your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from those leading the way and discover what is possible when housing and healthcare unite.

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Panelists

Moderator: Denard Cummings, CSH 

Azalea Acuña (she/her/ella)
Senior Director, Flexible Housing Pool, Center for Housing and Health 

Azalea Acuña (she/her/ella) has more than a decade of experience serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. She has worked across direct service and leadership roles in Supportive Housing Programs, providing both direct service to program participants and Housing Providers in strengthening the continuum of care. Azalea is passionate about advancing housing as a public health intervention and creating more equitable access to stable housing. Grounded in her background in social work, she is committed to connecting systems, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that the voices and needs of those served remain at the center of her work. 

Noah Fay
Senior Director of Housing Programs, DESC 

Noah Fay (MPA) is the Senior Director of Housing Programs with Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC). DESC has long been a national leader in Housing First and Harm Reduction services for vulnerable people experiencing homelessness. Noah has worked in variety of roles and across programs at DESC, including as manager of the nationally renowned 1811 Eastlake project, as well as other key roles in the shelter, outreach and housing programs. Noah has also served as a trainer and consultant, emphasizing the effectiveness of PSH.   

Kevin Lindamood
President & CEO, Health Care for the Homeless 

Kevin Lindamood is President & CEO of Health Care for the Homeless and President of HCH Real Estate Co. He leads Maryland’s largest provider of integrated health services and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness, guiding efforts to deliver whole-person care, expand affordable housing, and strengthen a values-driven workforce. With more than 30 years of experience spanning outreach, clinical care, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership, Kevin works locally and nationally to address poverty and homelessness. He has served as Board President of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council and on the Boards of Baltimore’s Continuum of Care, Behavioral Health Systems Baltimore and the Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, including 14 years as Chair, and currently serves on Maryland’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and the Board of Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP). A former adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, Kevin speaks frequently on issues of homelessness, housing, health and social justice. 

Deirdre Rizzo
Senior Manager for Special Projects, Center for Housing and Health 

Deirdre Rizzo is the Senior Manager for Special Projects at the Center for Housing and Health, where she supports the FHP partnership through initiatives focused on data quality, partnership accountability, program development, and access to supportive services. With nearly a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, including six years in homeless services, she has led data-driven policy and systems improvements and developed new programmatic initiatives focused on long-term financial sustainability. Deirdre holds degrees from Stonehill College and the University of Notre Dame. Her work is grounded in a commitment to mission-driven service and building collaborative partnerships that create lasting impact. 

Mardoche Sidor, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Urban Pathways

Mardoche Sidor, MD, is Chief Medical Officer of Urban Pathways, a New York City nonprofit providing supportive housing and comprehensive services to individuals experiencing homelessness and other complex challenges. Quadruple board-certified in adult, child and adolescent, forensic, and addiction psychiatry, he trained at Harvard, Columbia, and Mount Sinai and previously served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University. His work focuses on integrating housing, healthcare, behavioral health, substance use services, and community partnerships to improve access, recovery, safety, and quality of life. Dr. Sidor is also Founder and CEO of the SWEET Institute, which advances evidence-informed, person-centered mental health and human services.