Julie Shiyou-Woodard
President and CEO
Julie Shiyou-Woodard is the President and CEO of Smart Home America, a non-profit organization working at the intersections of disaster resilience, policy, affordable housing, and insurance. Under her leadership, Smart Home America has fostered a culture of resilience by supporting local efforts to implement proven solutions to reduce disaster-related losses and insurance costs. Julie's work has led to local and state policy changes that enhance building methods, codes, and incentives for construction.
With over 20 years of experience in local and state government, Julie has developed and managed environmental and hazard mitigation projects in collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies. Her expertise allows her to collaborate effectively with leaders at various levels of government, implementing policies that support disaster resilience. Julie's extensive experience includes roles as Principal Planner at the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator for the State of Alabama Forestry Commission, and Community Program Director at the Mobile County District Attorney's Office. She resides in Mobile, Alabama, with her family. Connect with Julie on LinkedIn
Email: julie@smarthomeamerica.org
Graham Green
Communications Director
Graham guides communications and marketing strategy at Smart Home America. He served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member with Habitat for Humanity, supporting rebuilding after Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina. Graham then worked with Habitat for Humanity International and the national Habitat AmeriCorps program. He has managed large-scale regional and national construction and training events, developing collaborative initiatives with public and private sector partners. Graham serves on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County, was formerly Vice President of Hope for All Gulf Coast, and is a graduate of the 2019 class of Leadership Baldwin County. He lives with his family in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Find out more about Graham on LinkedIn.
Email: graham@smarthomeamerica.org
Latoya Jones
Operations and Outreach Specialist
Latoya brings over 15 years of experience to her role as Operations and Outreach Specialist, where she improves and maintains the organization's financial and operational efficiency. Her background in change management strategy, risk assessment, and fiscal management equips her to effectively monitor grant budgets, prepare comprehensive financial reports, and oversee vendor relationships. Latoya's project management and training facilitation experience also positions her to support stakeholders and team members through training and education programs that advance Smart Home America's mission. Latoya lives in Eightmile, AL, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from Faulkner University. She is married with four children and embraces her role as a dedicated sports mom, cheering on her kids from the sidelines. When she's not attending games, Latoya enjoys traveling with her family and listening to music. Learn more about Latoya on LinkedIn.
Email: latoya@smarthomeamerica.org
Brooke Troxmondo
Planning and Policy Specialist
Brooke assists with developing and implementing Smart Home America (SHA) policy priorities at the local, state, and national levels. She holds a Master's of Urban and Regional Planning and a Master’s of Science in Environment and Sustainability from the University of Michigan. Brooke has a strong background in environmental sustainability, social justice, and community engagement and has worked on various interdisciplinary projects, including developing circular economy indicators for Ann Arbor, MI, creating a Healthy Housing Indicators map for Habitat for Humanity, and formulating a public participation plan for the City of River Rouge.
Email: brooke@smarthomeamerica.org
Candace Wheat
Technical Outreach Specialist
Candace provides community stakeholders with technical education about resilient construction methods. She builds and maintains relationships with partner organizations and building professionals to contribute to the successful delivery of Smart Home America’s mission and goals. Candace completed the FORTIFIED evaluator training and has a strong education and customer service background. She previously taught high school English and oral communication, has successfully led and motivated cross-functional teams, conducted impactful training sessions, and provided ongoing coaching and support to enhance team performance. Candace is from coastal Mississippi and lives in Mobile, Alabama. She enjoys outdoor adventures with her Goldendoodle Punkin in her downtime. Learn more about Candace on LinkedIn.
Email: candace@smarthomeamerica.org
