Elevation Reflects Novogradac’s Commitment to Public Policy Leadership
National accounting and consulting firm Novogradac today announced the promotion of Peter Lawrence to Chief Public Policy Officer. In this role, Lawrence leads the company’s public policy department, collaborates on the development and execution of Novogradac’s public policy strategy – engaging with a wide range of stakeholders regarding legislative and regulatory developments – and provides insights and guidance to leadership on policy matters.
Lawrence has been with Novogradac for more than a decade and played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s public policy strategy while advocating for legislative measures that support affordable housing and community development.
“Peter has been an invaluable asset to our firm and to the broader fields of affordable housing and community development. His expertise and commitment have significantly contributed to our success and to the advancement of community development tax incentives,” said Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, managing partner of Novogradac. “We are pleased to see him step into this well-deserved role as Chief Public Policy Officer.”
Lawrence’s promotion reflects Novogradac’s commitment to leadership in public policy and its ongoing efforts to support a wide variety of communities and create economic opportunities through the use and advancement of affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and clean energy tax incentives. As Chief Public Policy Officer, Lawrence will continue to provide strategic direction and advocate for policies that benefit millions of Americans households in communities across the country.”
“I am honored to receive the title of Chief Public Policy Officer,” said Lawrence. “I’m deeply committed to building coalitions that deliver essential support for more affordable housing, private capital for low-income communities, preserved historic properties, and clean and renewable energy facilities. We will continue to strive to make a lasting impact through engagement and advocacy.”
Lawrence previously served as Novogradac’s Director of Public Policy and Government Relations. Before joining Novogradac Consulting LLP, Lawrence was the senior director of public policy and government affairs for Enterprise Community Partners, where he led the execution of Enterprise’s policy and advocacy agenda. While at Enterprise, he helped found the Affordable Rental Housing A.C.T.I.O.N. (A Call to Invest in Our Neighborhoods) Campaign, the big tent industry coalition of coalitions focused on the low-income housing tax credit.
He has served on the board of directors of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition and the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition. Lawrence was also previously a legislative and policy associate at the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA), a housing policy analyst for the Center on Budget Policies and Priorities, a congressional fellow for Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island in his capacity as the Ranking Member of the Senate Housing and Transportation Subcommittee and a presidential management fellow for the Office of Policy Development & Research at the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
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