Janet Abrahams
President and Chief Executive Officer
Janet Abrahams is a seasoned public housing executive with more than two decades of experience leading large‑scale affordable housing initiatives across major U.S. cities. She has held leadership roles at the Chicago Housing Authority, Newark Housing Authority, and the New York City Housing Authority before joining the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC).
Since stepping into the CEO role at HABC, Abrahams has advanced transformative housing and community development efforts, including the Perkins, Somerset, Old Town (PSO) Transformation Plan and the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative. Under her leadership, HABC has secured critical federal funding, delivered new mixed‑income housing, expanded community services, and completed multiple phases of long‑term redevelopment projects. Her tenure has contributed to significant economic impact in Baltimore through investments in housing, jobs, and neighborhood revitalization.
Abrahams also launched a ten‑year strategic plan focused on modernizing HABC’s operations, leveraging programs like the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), and preserving deeply affordable housing. She continues to champion innovative approaches that strengthen communities, improve resident outcomes, and elevate the agency’s visibility and impact citywide.
