Victoria Morales honored as 2023 Mainebiz Women to Watch
September 13, 2023
Victoria Morales, the Executive Director of Quality Housing Coalition, has been chosen as one of the 2023 Mainebiz Women to Watch for her leadership in the field of affordable housing. Her tireless commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families by ensuring access to safe and quality housing options has made a profound impact in Maine. Victoria's innovative strategies and unwavering dedication to addressing housing challenges have transformed QHC. Her selection as a 2023 Mainebiz Women to Watch is a testament to her exceptional leadership and the positive change she continues to bring to the world of housing advocacy.
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The Maine Association for Public Interest Law (MAPIL) auction is a time honored Maine Law tradition, one that has been going strong for 37 years. An integral part of this tradition is also the presentation of the Excellence in Public Service Award, conferred to a Maine Law alum who has dedicated their career to lawyering in the public interest. This year’s recipient, Victoria Morales ‘05, currently serves as Executive Director of Quality Housing Coalition, a Maine-based nonprofit devoted to tackling the many facets of the affordable housing crisis in the state
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