Nicolas P. Retsinas (born 1946) is an American economist who served as United States Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Housing and as Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision during the presidency of Bill Clinton. He was later director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, and then chair of the board of commissioners of Rhode Island Housing, among other roles.
Retsinas graduated from New York University, where he studied Economics, received a Master’s degree in City Planning from Harvard University, and a Doctorate in Public Service from Rhode Island College.
Retsinas has served on the board of directors of many organizations, including Habitat for Humanity International, the Center for Responsible Lending, Freddie Mac, and the Community Development Trust, and has received numerous awards and accolades over his career.
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