Amy Hovey has been leading the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) as its chief executive officer and executive director since January 2023, making history as the first woman to hold this role in the agency’s history. With over two decades of experience spanning government, philanthropy, and the private sector, she brings a well-rounded perspective to housing development and policy.  

Before joining MSHDA, Amy worked at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, where she led special projects in Flint for six years and served as a housing consultant for Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Her diverse career includes roles as senior vice president and CEO of the Center for Community Progress in Washington, D.C., program director for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation in Lansing, and district chief of staff for Congressman Dan Kildee. She also began her career in banking and founded a consulting firm.

 Her leadership continues to shape innovative approaches to housing and community revitalization in Michigan and beyond. She currently sits on the board of directors for the National Council of State Housing Agencies and on the National Advisory Council of the National Housing Conference. In March 2025, she was appointed to the National Housing Conference’s Board of Governors. Her term will officially commence in June 2025. Amy holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and psychology from Alma College and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint.