ALLISON HAY

Chief Executive Officer of Houston Habitat for Humanity Inc. 

Allison Hay has championed affordable housing for over a decade. 

Under her leadership:
• 1,300 new single-family homes built.
• 740 homes repaired after disasters Hurricane Harvey and 
Winter Storm Uri.
• Community revitalization initiatives include two community 
gardens, park enhancements, aging-in-place improvements, 
neighborhood upgrades and guidance of multiple 
homeowners’ associations.

Currently, Allison is spearheading the development of Robins Landing, a 127-acre mixed-income community in Northeast Houston. It will feature 468 single-family homes and up to 500 
senior and multifamily units, along with essential amenities.

Allison’s impact extends beyond Houston Habitat:
• Founding member of the Harris County Long Term Recovery Committee.
• Active participant in Habitat International’s U.S. Council and the Houston Housing 
Collaborative.
• Board member of the City of Houston’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 
Eighteen and Fifth Ward Redevelopment Authority.

A proud Houston native, Allison holds an MBA in Finance and a BBA in Marketing from
the University of Houston. She loves running and enjoys spending time with her husband and 
her two daughters.