Maureen Milligan

Field Director - Central Team at National Development Council

Maureen Milligan is the Field Director - Central Team at National Development Council (NDC).3 She has a diverse background in law, education, and community development.

Professional Experience

Maureen currently leads the team providing professional development and certification training to community, economic, and housing development professionals at NDC.5 Prior to her role at NDC, she served as the Chief of the Community Prosecution and Community Courts Section at the City of Dallas and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.1

Education and Qualifications

Maureen's educational background includes:

Law degree from American University
Master's degree in education from the University of Virginia
Undergraduate degree from Duke University1

She is also a certified Economic Development Finance Professional.2

Community Involvement

Maureen is actively involved in various professional and community organizations:

Member of the North Texas Crime Commission
Member of the Dallas Rotary Club
Member of the Junior League of Dallas

She has also completed several leadership programs:

Graduate of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Leadership Program
Graduate of the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute
Graduate of the Caruth Police Institute's Executive Leadership Series1

Board Membership

Maureen serves as a Board Member for the Lone Star Justice Alliance, contributing her expertise to the organization's mission.1 4

Experience

Field Director - Central Team at National Development Council (January 2020 - Present)

Assistant Director Department of Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization at City of Dallas (February 2019 - January 2020)

Education

Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in English at Duke University (1996 - 1999), Juris Doctor in Law at American University, Washington College of Law (2002 - 2005), Visiting Student at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (2004 - 2005), Master of Education at The University of Virginia, Curry School of Education (2000 - 2002)