Thomas Okuda Fitzpatrick is the Executive Director of Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (HOME). He leads HOME’s efforts in eradicating housing and lending discrimination and leveling the playing field to ensure equal access to housing for all people.
Read MoreTom started his legal career as a civil rights attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia. He previously worked for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, where he served as the Policy Advisor and Director of the Division of Programs and Services. Before joining state government, Tom worked for the City of Richmond as the Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Social Services and as a Deputy Director at the Department of Justice Services.
Tom received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the College of William and Mary.
He is an appointed member of the Consumer Financial Advisory Board (CFPB) Consumer Advisory Board. He is also actively involved in the community as a member of the Virginia Asian Advisory Board, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia, and Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities – Richmond Chapter. Tom and his wife Gretchen Garber are proud parents to two very rambunctious yet loving boys.