

From January, 2009 to July, 2014, Donovan was the 15th Secretary of the U.S.
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Shaun Donovan has dedicated his life to public service, tackled the biggest challenges facing New York City and the nation and fought for people and communities too often left behind.ĭonovan served in President Obama’s Cabinet for his full eight years in office. Judith Rodin, President Emerita, University of Pennsylvania Former President, The Rockefeller Foundation Michael Kimmelman, Architecture Critic and founder of Headway, The New York Timesĭr. Office of Management and Budget (2014 - 2017) Department of Housing and Urban Development (2009 - 2014) Former Director of the U.S. Shaun Donovan, Former Secretary of the U.S. In this robust conversation, Donovan and Kimmelman will touch on N ew York City’s efforts at placemaking, equity, and resiliency in this moment of increased civic awareness and public engagement. This year, the AIANY Housing Committee will be honoring Shaun Donovan as he discusses his career in architecture, housing, and public service with Michael Kimmelman. The lecture series honors individuals who, like Samuel Ratensky, have made significant lifetime contribution to the advancement of housing and community design. The annual Ratensky Lecture was initiated by the AIANY Housing Committee in honor of Samuel Ratensky (1910-1972), an architect and NYC housing official who was responsible for major housing initiatives in the city from 1946 to 1972, and who served as a mentor to many architects who worked in his programs.
