ONAP Headquarters Staff

Heidi J. Frechette serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native American Programs in HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing. In her capacity, she manages a number of programs dedicated to Native American communities – including one that is the largest source of housing assistance – and leads a team of professionals in Washington, D.C., and eight other offices located throughout the country. Ms. Frechette, who is Menominee and Brothertown from Wisconsin, has over 20 years of experience in Native American law, policy, and legislative affairs. Prior to joining HUD, Ms. Frechette provided legal counsel, advice, and representation to Tribal, Federal, and State governments and the private sector. As Senior Counsel to the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, she drafted and managed passage of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2008. Ms. Frechette earned her Juris Doctor and Master of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Washington, DC

Address

Office of Native American Programs
Washington Office
451 Seventh Street, Room 4108
Washington, D.C. 20410
Phone: (202) 401-7914
FAX: (202) 401-7909

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Honolulu

Address

HUD Honolulu Field Office
500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 3A
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 522-8175
FAX: (808) 522-8170

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Denver

Address

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Program Office of Native American Programs
1670 Broadway, 23rd Floor
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 675-1600 or 1-800-561-5913
FAX: (303) 675-1660
FAX: (303) 675-1671 (Office of Loan Guarantee)

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ONAP Area Offices:
Northwest - Northern Plains - Southwest - Eastern/Woodlands - Alaska - Southern Plains