Affordable housing is an essential social determinant of health, yet millions of Americans do not have access to affordable housing options. We spoke with Dr. Troy Nash, an affordable housing real estate developer and Brown University Online MPH student, who is working alongside his daughter to increase affordable housing options for individuals living in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in Kansas City, Missouri and across the country.
In the following interview Nash discusses his background, what inspired him to pursue public health, why he’s passionate about affordable housing and how he’s applying what he’s learned in the Online MPH program to his work. (Click On The Photo To Learn More).