Speaker Spotlight: Kahya Fox, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region

Monday–Tuesday, March 30–31, 2026 | Havenwood Event Center | Sparta, WI

Kahya Fox

Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region

Kahya Fox has served as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region since 2016, bringing over 20 years of experience in housing and community development. Her work spans new home construction, housing rehabilitation, land trust models, weatherization, flood recovery, and housing counseling, all with a strong focus on serving low-income families.

A national leader in affordable housing innovation, Kahya has spearheaded the organization’s groundbreaking work in factory-built housing. Under her leadership, Habitat La Crosse became one of the first affiliates to operate as a licensed modular and manufactured home dealer. Her efforts to scale high-quality, energy-efficient housing solutions have earned attention across the country.

Deeply committed to addressing the challenges faced by individuals and families living in poverty, Kahya has spent her career working directly with low-income households to create safe, stable, and affordable housing opportunities. Her leadership is grounded in compassion, backed by technical expertise, and driven by a belief in the power of housing to transform lives. With a strong background in public relations and advocacy, she is a recognized voice for affordable housing efforts throughout the region and beyond.

Presentation Info

Building Affordably at Scale: Lessons from Hillsboro’s Factory-Built Housing Project
By Kahya Fox, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity

The Hillsboro development demonstrates how factory-built housing can accelerate delivery timelines while maintaining quality and affordability. This session will outline Habitat’s approach to modular construction, land partnerships, and funding strategies, and how these tools can support economic development in rural communities. Attendees will gain practical insights into how factory-built methods can support Monroe County’s housing and employer needs.

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