Janessa Crosby is a community-focused social worker and housing professional with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through housing, financial capability, and community-based services. As a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor, she has guided low- to moderate-income families toward sustainable homeownership, facilitated more than 50 Homebuyer Education classes, and helped more than 1,000 participants build the knowledge and confidence needed to achieve their housing and financial goals.
Janessa brings a strong background in community engagement, program development, strategic partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside lenders, realtors, community organizations, city and county partners, and other stakeholders to expand access to housing resources and advance housing equity. Her experience also includes developing housing plans for families experiencing homelessness, facilitating multi-agency meetings, supporting grant initiatives, analyzing program outcomes, and contributing to the design and improvement of community-based programs.
She is passionate about creating equitable pathways to financial stability and homeownership and believes that meaningful change happens when individuals and communities have access to education, resources, and opportunities that allow them to thrive. Janessa brings a strengths-based approach to her work and is committed to ensuring that community voice, collaboration, and equity remain at the center of organizational and program development. In her personal time Janessa enjoys surrounding herself with music, spending time with loved ones, and listening to true crime podcasts and shows.
