Tyler Parette is the Founding Executive Director of Housing Forward. He joins Housing Forward after his tenure as the Chief Policy and Partnerships Officer at Aeon, a Minneapolis-based non-profit developer, owner, and operator of affordable housing. While at Aeon, Tyler oversaw resident services, data-driven policy initiatives, and was instrumental in fostering partnerships that enhanced the resident experience and promoted long-term stability.

Previously, Tyler served as the Director of Outreach and Engagement at Housing Solutions in Tulsa, where his work with individuals experiencing homelessness earned him the distinguished honor of being awarded the key to the city.

Tyler’s extensive experience in housing-related efforts with the City of Tulsa and at the Oklahoma State Legislature provides him with a deep understanding of Oklahoma’s policy-making processes. This expertise enables him to effectively lead Housing Forward's statewide policy work, driving initiatives that support housing preservation and expansion across Oklahoma.