Housing Summit

Dr. Belal Hossain serves as the Director of Research and Evaluation at Strategic Spartanburg, where he leads data-driven initiatives to inform policy and improve quality of life across Spartanburg County. His work focuses on housing, poverty and upward mobility, food security, and youth mental health. He is currently leading the development of the State of Housing report for the City of Spartanburg. Trained as a sociologist, Dr. Hossain brings expertise in statistical and GIS analysis, program evaluation, and policy research. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Oklahoma State University.

Eric Davis is a seasoned local government administrator with more than 17 years of experience serving communities across South Carolina. After earning his MPA from the College of Charleston, he spent 13 years in parks and recreation, holding roles with Spartanburg County, the Town of Summerville, and Dorchester County. In 2021, he joined Charleston County as Director of Greenbelt Programs. He was promoted in 2025 to Director of Housing and Land Management, where he leads implementation of Charleston County’s Housing Our Future Plan.

Deborah Randolph McKetty is a native of Greenville and recently retired as President of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), a statewide Community Development Financial Institution dedicated to advancing equitable access to capital. Under her leadership, SCCLF partnered with Charleston County to establish a local housing trust fund, mobilizing more than $30 million to support affordable and workforce housing, and secured over $125M in New Market Tax Credits for community projects statewide. Prior to SCCLF, Deborah served as Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at United Way of Greenville County, where she led the “Reimagine Community Impact” initiative and COVID-19 relief efforts. She was also Founder and CEO of CommunityWorks Carolina, growing the organization to approximately $20 million in assets. With more than 35 years of experience, her honors include the Greenville Chamber’s ATHENA Women’s Leadership Award and induction into Greenville Business Magazine’s “50 Most Influential Hall of Fame.”

Hannah Jarrett serves as Director of A Place to Call Home, where she leads the strategic direction, partnerships, and daily operations of the organization. Her work centers on building a more coordinated, community-driven response to housing instability and homelessness in Spartanburg County. Hannah brings together government, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders to align strategies, share data, and drive action toward lasting housing solutions.