What people are saying
“I call Ross when I need a project manager who can help me build the management tools, sort out the data, and facilitate the production process for high-impact housing and community development programs.
Ross is talented, tech-savvy, and delightfully gracious.
He’s done it for me—he can do it for you.”
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Capital Access Inc.
“We worked with Ross on a roof replacement project funded by HUD CPF. He guided us through a complex procurement process with a clear focus on compliance and kept the project on track. We were extremely pleased with the partnership.”
Grants Manager, Polish and Slavic Center
“Ross was an invaluable partner in helping us rapidly launch the Take Care initiative, building the tools and systems we needed to connect New Yorkers in quarantine with meals, medications, and other essential supports. His ability to quickly understand our needs and deliver solutions with precision ensured thousands of residents received critical care during one of the most challenging moments of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Senior Director of Housing Policy and Operations, Housing for Health at NYC Health + Hospitals
Impact Snapshots
Standing Up NYC’s COVID Vaccine Scheduling Platform in Record Time
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At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of New York needed a secure, user-friendly application to help millions of residents quickly schedule vaccine appointments. The stakes were high, the timelines public, and the guidance ever-evolving. The platform had to support multiple vaccine brands and dosing regimens, integrate with the City Immunization Registry, and serve as the operational backbone for hundreds of clinics citywide.
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Qualis led a 25-person team providing program management and quality assurance on behalf of the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation as a subcontractor to Innovative Business Concepts. We built and scaled the VAX platform across 19 major releases in under two years, onboarding over 50 healthcare partners and 100+ clinic locations. We developed training, onboarding, support, and analytics systems to ensure providers could operate seamlessly, even as federal guidance and eligibility rules shifted. We also expanded the platform to support new public health imperatives, including the Monkeypox vaccine rollout and the city’s vaccine passport system.
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Enabled over 2.5 million New Yorkers to receive vaccines through the platform
Supported 4.3 million total doses administered across 2,500 sites
Successfully onboarded 50+ provider organizations across all five boroughs
Built trust through real-time coordination with City Hall and evolving CDC/FDA guidance
Strengthening Local Capacity Through HUD Technical Assistance
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HUD grantees face complex regulatory requirements and operational hurdles that can delay or dilute the impact of federal funding. Many operate with lean teams and limited technical capacity, particularly when navigating programs like CDBG-DR, HOME, or Emergency Housing Vouchers. Each jurisdiction has its own challenges—from post-disaster recovery to affordable housing development—yet all need tailored, actionable support to meet HUD’s compliance standards and serve their communities effectively.
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Through HUD’s Community Compass initiative, Qualis provides targeted technical assistance to grantees across a range of geographies and program areas. We supported jurisdictions including Texarkana, TX; Lee County, FL; Maui, HI; and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, delivering guidance, tools, and training to build internal capacity and improve program outcomes. Our support ranged from program design and compliance strategy to inter-agency coordination and system development. Each engagement was grounded in HUD priorities and informed by the real-world constraints and opportunities of the communities we served.
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Helped grantees in seven states and territories translate complex HUD guidance into actionable local plans
Supported post-disaster housing recovery in Lee County, FL and Maui, HI, improving the clarity and pace of implementation
Provided tailored, sustained capacity building that enabled each grantee to make better use of HUD funding and serve more residents with confidence
Helping a Brooklyn Nonprofit Unlock Federal Funding for Tenant Advocacy
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Churches United for Fair Housing (CUFFH), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit, received a $1.2 million Community Project Funding (CPF) grant through HUD to support its frontline staff and expand its tenant advocacy work. While mission-driven and deeply trusted in the community, CUFFH needed guidance navigating the complex and unfamiliar terrain of Congressionally Directed Spending, a relatively new funding stream with evolving federal requirements and limited precedent for nonprofits.
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As Project Manager, Ross Woods provided end-to-end support to help CUFFH access and administer their HUD CPF grant. This included interpreting federal guidance, aligning the grant budget with program objectives, and guiding CUFFH through the compliance and documentation process. Ross led the team in developing clear materials, adapting quickly to shifting HUD requirements, and coordinating closely with CUFFH staff to ensure grant activities aligned with their evolving needs on the ground.
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Completed the application and achieved grant agreement execution in just over three months, allowing CUFFH to access funding without delay
Supported the expansion of bilingual “Know Your Rights” workshops, housing counseling, and legal clinics across Brooklyn
Helped CUFFH build internal systems to remain compliant while scaling their impact for vulnerable tenants
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