The Housing Collective In Bridgeport Names New President & CEO

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Bridgeport-based The Housing Collective has appointed Jessica Kubicki as its next president and chief executive officer, the Connecticut nonprofit announced Tuesday.

Kubicki will assume the role on Oct. 1, succeeding founding President and CEO David Rich, who is retiring Sept. 30 after leading the organization for 20 years.

Kubicki has worked in Connecticut's homelessness response system for more than a decade and has held senior leadership positions at The Housing Collective since 2016. As chief initiative officer for the organization's Opening Doors Initiative, she has overseen the development of a regional system of care for people experiencing homelessness in western Connecticut. Her responsibilities have included program strategy, partnerships across sectors and service delivery.

The organization said Kubicki has also helped guide its long-term strategy and supported teams during periods of organizational growth and change.

Kubicki serves as co-chair of the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Statewide Steering Committee and co-board chair of Danbury Youth Services.

"Jessica has been instrumental in shaping The Housing Collective into the organization it is today," said Alison Cunningham, chair of The Housing Collective's board of directors, in a statement. "Her deep expertise, trusted relationships across Connecticut's housing sector, and ability to bring partners together make her exceptionally well suited to lead the organization into its next chapter."

Rich said Kubicki has played a key role in the organization's growth.

"She has strengthened our systems, forged meaningful partnerships, and consistently led with both compassion and clear strategic vision," Rich said. "I can think of no one more qualified or more committed to lead The Housing Collective into its next chapter."

Kubicki said she looks forward to leading the organization as Connecticut continues to face housing affordability and homelessness challenges.

"It is an incredible honor to serve as the next Chief Executive Officer of The Housing Collective," Kubicki said. "Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of working alongside an exceptional team and hundreds of dedicated partners committed to ensuring every Connecticut resident has access to safe, stable housing."

The leadership transition comes as The Housing Collective marks its 20th anniversary in 2026 with its Build a Better Housing Future campaign, which encourages residents to support housing systems in Connecticut.