Theresa Manuel, M.S., LCSW (NY, CT), is Vice President of New Initiatives at Constructive Partnerships Unlimited, where she leads the development and expansion of innovative housing and social service programs across New York City. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, she specializes in serving individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and developmental disabilities. Theresa has successfully scaled supportive housing access by 95% citywide and secured multimillion-dollar growth through strategic partnerships with agencies, including HPD and DHS. She has overseen the leasing of hundreds of affordable and supportive housing units, driving large-scale initiatives that promote stability and long-term sustainability. A recognized housing advocate, Theresa has served as a federally funded Housing Navigator and is an active contributor to the Supportive Housing Network of New York and the NYC Continuum of Care. Her work has earned multiple honors, including proclamations from the Brooklyn Borough President. She holds a Master of Social Work from Hunter College and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Connecticut.