Demetria McCain joined Legal Defense Fund in July 2024 as its Director of Policy. In this role, Demetria leads the organization’s policy team and its diverse policy advocacy portfolio, including working with senior leadership to set the strategic direction for the organization’s legislative, policy and advocacy work in criminal justice, economic justice, education and political participation. Before joining LDF, Demetria served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from September 2021 through June 2024, where she worked to advance the office’s mission to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities. Prior to her role at HUD, Demetria...
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