Faith Butta
President & CEO at Cogent Consulting, LLC with expertise in policy drafting, government services, and program administration. Current projects focus on disaster recovery and clinical research.
- Role
- President & CEO at HGA
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Faith Butta
As President & CEO at Cogent Consulting, LLC, I leverage my Ph.D. in Public Policy and…
Experience
President & CEO
May 2020 — Present
HGAHousing Recovery ConsultantRaleigh, NC | June 2024 – Present• Serve as the primary point of contact for applicants, mortgage lenders, and realtors, ensuring clear communication and compliance with program guidelines.• Manage application review processes, assessing applicant eligibility, and verifying financial documentation.• Provide guidance to homebuyers, including financial counseling referrals and program education.• Track and report key program metrics to ensure data accuracy and compliance with funding requirements.HGATemporary Relocation CoordinatorRaleigh, NC | October 2022 – June 2024• Coordinated and oversaw temporary relocation efforts for residents affected by housing recovery projects, ensuring HUD and CDBG-DR compliance and CDBG-MIT.• Served as a liaison between displaced households, landlords, public housing authorities, and community organizations.• Developed and implemented relocation policies, budgets, and SOPs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and program adherence.• Streamlined invoicing and simplified vendor submission processes to improve efficiency and lower payment turn around time.NCORR HOPE ProgramSME/Program LeadRaleigh, NC | November 2020 – October 2022• Created and modified SOPs in adherence to state and federal guidelines.• Assigned cases to specialists and assessed for accuracy and completeness.• Trained new employees on policies and procedures, including Salesforce software.• Acted as liaison and central contact for regional staff, subject matter experts, and community partners, specifically Public Housing Authorities.• Oversaw compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements for the HOPE Program under the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act.
Education
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Master of Science - MS, Clinical Research and Product Development
2025
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences
2007 — 2009
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Public Policy
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Master of Public Administration, Government and Nonprofit management
2011 — 2014
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