Mayor Cherelle Parker has appointed Cheryl Hill as the new Executive Director of Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services (OHS), bringing over 30 years of experience in housing and program management. Hill previously served as Senior Vice President at Project HOME, where she managed a $20 million budget and led initiatives to support both residents and staff. Mayor Parker praised Hill's extensive background in developing programs for marginalized communities, emphasizing her role in improving service delivery for the city's homeless population. Hill's previous experience includes significant roles at the Atlanta Housing Authority and as an affordable housing consultant, notably aiding in eviction prevention during the 2008 crisis and emergency housing during Hurricane Katrina. She succeeds interim director David Holloman and is tasked with enhancing operations amidst scrutiny over past budget overspending by OHS. Hill expressed her commitment to innovative strategies that benefit all Philadelphians in addressing homelessness.