Anchorage Continuum of Care Advisory Council

The Advisory Council serves as the governing body of the Anchorage Continuum of Care. It supports planning, funding priorities and system coordination through a collaborative, community-based process.

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Overview and Governing Documents

The Homeless Prevention & Response System (HPRS) Advisory Council has jurisdiction over the Continuum of Care (CoC) serving the Municipality of Anchorage geographic area as mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The purpose of the Advisory Council is to create a collaborative community-based process for managing and planning the allocation and delivery of homeless prevention and assistance resources and programs efficiently while meeting the needs of the community’s vulnerable populations and prioritizing those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Governance Charter

Updated 04/23/2026

Written Standards

Published 03/08/2021

Code of Conduct

Updated 05/19/2026

Conflict of Interest Policy

Updated 05/19/2026

Advisory Council Meetings

The Advisory Council meets quarterly to discuss relevant Anchorage Continuum of Care initiatives and current events.

This meeting will also be recorded for meeting minutes and record-keeping purposes.

Upcoming meeting and agenda:

Events
Quarterly Meeting: CoC HPRS Advisory Council

Attendance options:

  • In person: ACEH office,
    3427 E. Tudor Road, Suite A. Anchorage, AK 99507 

  • Online: Click here to join

Committees

The HPRS Advisory Council is guided by the work of committees, which include community members.

For more information about the HPRS Advisory Council or to get involved in a committee, contact info@hprsadvisorycouncil.org

  • Committee Chair, David Rittenberg

    The HPRS Community Priorities Committee supports the annual Anchorage gap analysis and Anchorage community prioritization process, including the implementation of Anchored Home and other community initiatives, to engage individuals with lived homelessness experience and frontline staff in the process.

    • This meeting occurs every two weeks on Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. Community members are welcome to join.

    • Click here to join the meeting
      Meeting ID: 252 779 456 851
      Passcode: pzbuAb

  • Randi Breager, Committee Chair

    The Homeless Prevention & Response System (HPRS) Advisory Council Compliance Committee is responsible for overall community policy and compliance oversight.

    This meeting occurs the third Thursday of every month from 9 to 10 a.m. Community members are welcome to join.

  • Susan Lukowski, Committee Chair

    The Data Committee directs the strategy and monitoring of related community initiatives. The Committee tracks trends in data and shares analysis with the Advisory Council, focusing on the HUD System Performance Measures and Built for Zero data.

    • This meeting occurs the third Wednesday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. Community members are welcome to join.

    • Click here to join the meeting
      Meeting ID: 228 356 880 22
      Passcode: hYQqdE

  • Laura Cox-Wilson, Committee Chair

    The Coordinated Entry (CE) Committee is responsible for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the CoC’s Coordinated Entry System in alignment with HUD requirements and local priorities. The CE Committee ensures equitable access, prioritization, and housing placements for people experiencing homelessness across the Anchorage CoC.

    • This meeting occurs quarterly on the first Monday of the first month of the quarter, 12-1:30 p.m.. Community members are welcome to join. For 2026, the remaining meetings are: July 6 and Oct. 5.

    • Location: Hybrid

  • Chris Schutte, Committee Chair

    Committee Charter

    The Business Action Committee:

    • Establishes relationships between the Anchorage business community and the CoC, bringing the voice, expertise and resources of the business community to inform and advance effective, sustainable solutions to homelessness.

    • Engages the business community to support CoC advocacy for local, state and federal policy changes, and leverages business connections and perspective for impactful investments in social services and homelessness.

    • Brings business perspectives on planning, funding and policy decisions, fostering a shared understanding between businesses and social service partners.

    This committee meets on the first Thursday of each month. This is a hybrid meeting virtual and in-person at the ACEH office.

    Note: The ACEH office at 3427 E. Tudor Road, Suite A, is open for walk-ins during this time. Just let the front desk know you are here for BAC.

    Community members are welcome to attend.

  • Roger Branson, Council Chair

    Felicia Carpenter, Council Co-chair

    • Creates a trusted forum for individuals with lived experience to heal, engage and provide authentic contributions without the influence of provider incentives.

    • Advises on policy, funding and system feedback to ensure alignment with effective practices for those navigating the system while empowering civic participation in public forums.

    • Recruits and retains diverse members, including youth voices, and institutionalize regular input from lived experiences into governance and cross-committee collaboration.

    This meeting occurs every month on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to join.

    Location: Hybrid

    • Virtual Teams Meeting
      Click here to join the meeting
      Meeting ID: 270 168 263 541 39
      Passcode: 3RM7GG35

    • In-person at the ACEH office

      3427 E. Tudor Road, Suite A

Council Members

  • Alison Kear

    Chair
    Covenant House Alaska

  • Thea Agnew

    Ex-officio
    Municipality of Anchorage

  • Roger Branson

    Houseless Resource Advocacy Council (HRAC) Chair
    Alaska Community Integrity

  • Randi Breager

    Compliance Committee Chair
    Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis (AWAIC)

  • Felicia Carpenter

    Houseless Resource Advocacy Council (HRAC) Co-chair
    Community Member

  • Carrie Collins

    Ex-officio
    Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC)

  • Laura Cox-Wilson

    Vice-Chair and Coordinated Entry Committee Chair
    NeighborWorks Alaska

  • Taylor Donovan

    RurAL CAP

  • Zoryna Lealai

    Community Member

  • Olivia Lorenzo

    Southcentral Foundation

  • Susan Lukowski

    Data Committee Chair
    Catholic Social Services

  • Dave Mayo-Kiely

    Anchorage School District

  • Leslie Ridle

    MASH Property Management

  • David Rittenberg

    Catholic Social Services

  • Chris Schutte

    Business Action Committee Chair
    Capricom Alaska

  • Tafi Toleafoa

    Pacific Community of Alaska

Upcoming Meetings

Advisory Council and committee meetings are open to the public.

View full calendar and meeting archives
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Technical assistance for filing in HUD's e-snaps platform (hybrid)

Technical assistance for filing in HUD's e-snaps platform (hybrid)

This session will help with the technical aspects of submitting project applications ine-snaps, HUD's grant management platform. A project application recommended for funding must be submitted into e-snaps to move forward in the Continuum of Care competition for grant funding. First-time applicants or those who want a refresher are encouraged to attend. 

All-CoC meeting: Priority project ranking on main CoC competition and YHDP collaborative application

All-CoC meeting: Priority project ranking on main CoC competition and YHDP collaborative application

The Advisory Council and all Continuum of Care members are invited to this all-CoC meeting for key votes on two matters: The priority list for the HUD main CoC grant competition and the collaborative application for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. Those with organizations that applied for a grant cannot vote in that particular competition. All others are eligible to vote, and all are encouraged to attend whether voting or not. 

Business Action Committee Meeting: CoC HPRS Advisory Council

CoC HPRS AC Business Action Committee

This committee establishes relationships between the Anchorage business community and the CoC, bringing the voice, expertise and resources of the business community to inform and advance effective, sustainable solutions to homelessness.

Join the Advisory Council

Be part of the decision-making process. Advisory Council members help guide community planning, funding priorities and coordination across Anchorage’s homelessness response. Learn more here.

Apply online

Download Application
Download this fillable PDF and email the completed application to: info@HPRSadvisorycouncil.org.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Grievance form

This form is for individuals who wish to file a formal complaint or grievance regarding services or experiences related to the Coordinated Entry system in Anchorage. This includes concerns about access, assessment, referral, or treatment by any participating agency or staff member. 

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