A quality home is the foundation
of society & community

A quality home is the foundation of society & community

Odessa Walker

Odessa Walker

Chief Operating Officer

Odessa Walker is the Chief Operating Officer of Rockford Housing Authority. She has been in the Public Housing industry for 7 years where she served as Resident Social Services Coordinator for 2 years, Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator for 3 years, and Director of Education and Training for 2 years. Odessa was responsible for overseeing all resident programs to ensure their success by providing: classroom educational training, and implementing programs that addressed employment readiness, financial literacy, self-empowerment, goal setting, and preparation for home ownership.

Odessa holds certifications as a Family Self-Sufficiency Specialist, Public Housing Specialist and assisted in the development of the nationally recognized Workforce Development Institute which was launched in 2013. She also serves as the Youth Pastor for Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ and Youth Department Chairlady for Fifth West Illinois Jurisdiction. Odessa believes in creating pathways that allow the families she serves to thrive, be successful on all levels, and become self-sufficient.