Who We Are
The Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and engage communities and municipalities to advance diverse housing options so that everyone who works here can also afford to call it home.
We conduct design charrettes for public, nonprofit, and private developers of workforce housing, educate communities about how to engage in local housing decision-making, advocate for policies and practices that promote optimal conditions for workforce housing development, and support the implementation of housing committees and task forces in communities the communities we serve (see below).
Communities We Serve
Auburn
Atkinson
Barrington
Brentwood
Candia
Chester
Danville
Deerfield
Derry
Dover
Durham
East Kingston
Epping
Exeter
Farmington
Fremont
Greenland
Hampstead
Hampton
Hampton Falls
Hudson
Kensington
Kingston
Lee
Litchfield
Londonderry
Madbury
Merrimack
Milton
Nashua
Newington
New Castle
Newfields
Newmarket
Newton
Northwood
Nottingham
North Hampton
Pelham
Plaistow
Portsmouth
Raymond
Rochester
Rollinsford
Rye
Sandown
Seabrook
South Hampton
Somersworth
Salem
Stafford
Stratham
Windham
Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast brings together dedicated community leaders, housing advocates, and professionals who guide our mission and strategic vision. Their leadership, expertise, and passion help drive meaningful progress toward creating diverse, attainable housing options for all who live and work in the Greater Seacoast.
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Our Staff
WHC is powered by a small but mighty team of two who are deeply committed to advancing housing solutions through education, engagement, and collaboration. With passion, expertise, and a strong connection to the community, they work every day to ensure that everyone who works in the Seacoast region can also afford to live here.
Emmy Ham
Executive Director
director@seacoastwhc.org
Emily (Emmy) Ham is the Executive Director of the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast, a role she’s proudly held since January 2025. With a wealth of experience in housing policy, community engagement, and creating solutions for sustainable growth, Emmy is passionate about making the Seacoast a place where everyone can thrive.
Before joining the Coalition, Emmy was the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Business Council, where she championed policies and programs that enhanced the region’s livability, economy, and business climate. Now, she’s focused on bringing that same vision of community-centered progress to New Hampshire’s Seacoast.
Emmy holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Anthropology from the University of New Hampshire, as well as a Master of Public Administration from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys quality time with her dog, Banjo, practicing yoga, and soaking in live music with friends.
Taylor Cray
Housing Navigator
taylor@seacoastwhc.org
Taylor Cray joined the Workforce Housing Coalition of Greater Seacoast in April of 2024 as the organization’s first Housing Navigator. Prior to this, Taylor worked in the Advocacy Department at Preble Street, an organization that focuses on assisting individuals who are struggling with housing insecurity and homelessness.
With a background in community organizing and public policy, Taylor is dedicated to exploring the many nuances and perspectives of the housing crisis and enjoys working with communities to find solutions that work for them.
Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and a Master of Arts in Global Policy, both from the University of Maine at Orono. Taylor lives in Portland, Maine, and can most often be found running, rock climbing, or attempting to grow vegetables in the raised-bed gardens near her apartment.