In this Former Fed Friday episode, Hunter Gros sits down with David Gonzalez Rice, Senior VP for Policy at the National Low Income Housing Coalition and former Biden-Harris administration appointee. David shares his journey from nonprofit leadership into federal service—and back again—highlighting how his experiences in housing and homelessness shaped national policy. He opens up about the personal and professional reasons that led him to Washington, the skills that transfer between the government and nonprofit sectors, and what it takes to navigate both effectively. From building coalitions to embracing a fail-fast mindset, David offers valuable advice for public servants considering their next career move and for anyone passionate about advancing housing policy. To connect with David, visit his LinkedIn profile here.To learn more about National Low Income Housing Coalition, visit their website here. If you liked listening to this episode, view our Former Fed Perspectives page here. To view all of our podcast series, visit our podcast page. Thank you to our sponsor vTech Solution.