Nicolas P. Retsinas (born 1946)[1] is an American economist who served as United States Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Housing during the presidency of Bill Clinton.[2] He was later director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, and chair of the board of commissioners of Rhode Island Housing.[3][4]

Nicolas P. Retsinas
Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Housing
In office
1993–1998
PresidentWilliam Jefferson Clinton
Preceded byArthur J. Hill
Succeeded byWilliam C. Apgar
Personal details
Born1946

Retsinas graduated from New York University, where he studied Economics, received a Master’s degree in City Planning from Harvard University, and a Doctorate in Public Service from Rhode Island College.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Retsinas, Nicolas Paul, 1946-". id.loc.gov. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "HUD Focusing on FHA Reform". Government Executive Magazine. October 18, 1996. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Nicolas Retsinas". harvard.edu. Harvard University. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  4. ^ Dunn, Christine (July 21, 2015). "Raimondo names ex-director Retsinas chair of RI Housing". Providence Journal. Retrieved July 12, 2021.