Meet Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, Our Housing Champion Award Honoree

Appointed in 2023, Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez leads the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), overseeing a $2.152 billion budget and 1,000+ employees. Her work advances affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and housing stability. Through DCA's partnership with the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, her leadership supports efforts to connect individuals and families with housing assistance and supportive resources.

A champion of data-driven decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and solution-focused governance, she has positioned DCA as a leader in using innovative tools and strategies to address policy challenges. Commissioner Suárez holds a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law in Camden and a B.A. from American University and is a member of the New Jersey and New York bar associations as well as the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey. 

From expanding affordable housing and homeownership opportunities to addressing veteran homelessness, Commissioner Suárez is committed to creating stronger, more equitable communities across New Jersey.

We are proud to honor Commissioner Suárez at our 10th Annual Ending Homelessness Dinner for her leadership and dedication to building pathways toward safe, stable housing.