Fernando X. Labastida

Fernando X. Labastida is currently serving as a Government Technical Monitor and Equal Opportunity Specialist at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). His tenure in this role began in July 2020 and is set to continue until June 2024. In this capacity, Labastida is involved in ensuring compliance with equal opportunity regulations and monitoring contractor performance, leveraging his expertise to support HUD's mission of promoting fair housing and equal opportunity in housing practices.45

His professional background includes a focus on government contracting, where he assists in overseeing the technical aspects of contracts and ensuring adherence to relevant policies and regulations. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of HUD's operations, particularly in areas related to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in housing.123