About the Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan
Mission Statement: The Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan is committed to eliminating all forms of housing discrimination in Southwest Michigan through fair housing education, enforcement and advocacy. We proudly serve Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties.
Our Team
Beth Romeo, Executive Director
Beth joined the Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan in October 2025 as Executive Director. In this role, she leads the organization’s strategic direction, program development, and community partnerships, ensuring FHCSWM continues to advance fair housing rights and equity across the region. Beth oversees all aspects of the Center’s operations, including program planning and implementation, resource development, fiscal management, outreach initiatives, and fair housing enforcement. She brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience in housing, community development, and mission-driven programs.
Olivia Moss, Director of Intake & Advocacy
Derek Kusa, Director of Education & Outreach
Deanna Hughes, Enforcement and Intake Specialist
Vicki Tornga, Finance Coordinator
Join Our Team
Director of Legal Advocacy & Enforcement
FHCSWM seeks a mission-driven legal professional to serve as Director of Legal Advocacy & Enforcement, leading the organization’s enforcement program. This position focuses on legal advocacy, compliance, and coordination with cooperating attorneys, including drafting complaints, responding to reasonable accommodation requests, and filing matters with local, state, and federal enforcement agencies.
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The Director provides functional leadership and project guidance to enforcement staff, ensures investigations meet legal standards, and acts as lead on administrative complaints. This role does not involve courtroom litigation, and all strategic enforcement and filing decisions are made in coordination with the Executive Director. The role is well-suited to an early- to mid-career JD holder seeking meaningful leadership experience in fair housing advocacy within the nonprofit sector.
Board of Directors
Lisa Evans, Community Action of Allegan County
Martin Wagar, Wagar & Associates
Marcia Miller, Marcia Miller Realty
Paula Novess, Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors
Valerie Lauer, Battle Creek Public Schools
Bita Edraki Mavaddat, Consultant
Contact Us
Our office is open by appointment, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (269) 276-9100
Toll Free: (866) 637-0733
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Email: info@fhcswm.org
Address: 405 W Michigan Ave. #6, Kalamazoo, MI 49007