# Rural Housing Coalition Annual Conference

- Dates: 30 September 2026 to 2 October 2026
- Location: The Desmond Hotel Albany, Albany, United States
- Organiser: New York State Rural Housing Coalition
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

The 2026 Annual Conference by the New York State Rural Housing Coalition focuses on rural housing issues. It is intended for members and non-members involved in rural housing, offering sessions including a Property Management Track. The event includes registration and accommodation details.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://ruralhousing.org/annual-conference-2026/)
- [Registration](https://ruralhousing.org/october-feebo-course-registration/)
- [Agenda](https://ruralhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/Conference-program-6-17-26.pdf)

## Topics

- Building & Construction

## Speakers

- Stephanie Galvin-Riley, Director NYS HOME Program
- Kate Merriman, Senior Program Manager HOME, RESTORE and MMHR
- Lyla Zusman, HOME Project Manager
- Nicole Justice Green, President and CEO, North Country Rural Development Coalition
- Dr. Katie Long, Deputy Director, North Country Rural Development Coalition
- Michelle DeGarmo, President, Flatley Read
- James Dick, Gallagher Insurance and Consulting
- Charles Bailey, Housing Director, Delaware Opportunities
- Delia Yarrow, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services
- Kelly Robertson, Chief Operating Officer, Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango Counties
- Ellie Pepper, Deputy Director, National Housing Resource Center
- Sally Santangelo, Executive Director, Central New York Fair Housing
- Joelle W. Scally, Economic Policy Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Aron Chilewich, Program Manager for Manufactured Housing Initiatives
- Katrina Huller Williams, LCSW-R, CASAC
- Allison Burch, LCSW, Ulster County Department of Mental Health
- Stuart Kaufman, Managing Attorney, Legal Aid Society
- Madeline Fletcher, VP HCR Small and Mid-Size Projects
- Kristin Diotte, Director Strategic Home Initiatives
- Cherisse Young, Director of Foundation and Corporate Grants, Siena College
- Kristi Dippel, Executive Director, North Jefferson Improvement Association
- Crystal Turner, Executive Director, ROUSE
- Dustin Dean, Mentalist
- Matthew Becker, Senior Affordable Housing Program Analyst

## Ticket pricing

USD 125 to 425

## Where to stay

- **Renaissance Albany Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, 142 State Street, Albany, 12207
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/albbr-renaissance-albany-hotel/overview/)
- **Hilton Albany**: 320 m from the venue, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, 12207
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/albhhhf-hilton-albany/)
  - Phone: +1-518-462-6611
- **Hampton Inn & Suites Albany - Downtown**: 390 m from the venue, 25 Chapel Street, Albany, 12210
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/albhshx-hampton-suites-albany-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 518-432-7000
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany Downtown**: 480 m from the venue, 74 State Street, Albany, 12207
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/albfd)
- **Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown**: 740 m from the venue, 82 Montgomery Street, Albany, 12207
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-york/hyatt-place-albany/albza)
  - Phone: +1 518-977-7778
- **TownePlace Suites Albany Downtown/Medical Center**: 1.5 km from the venue, 22 Holland Avenue, Albany, 12209
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/albmc)
  - Phone: +1 518-860-1500
- **The Argus Hotel**: 1.6 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.theargushotel.com/)
- **Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center**: 1.6 km from the venue, 62 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, 12208
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/albmcgi-hilton-garden-inn-albany-medical-center/)

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