Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT) is the Lead Agency for the Connecticut Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), the web-based database system that collects and tracks services to those who are at-risk and/or homeless in Connecticut. In concert with the HMIS Data Strategy Board (DSB) and ACT's Chief Program Officer, ACT's HMIS Director will be responsible for managing and directing all HMIS operations, including the Systems Administrator subcontractor.

About our HMIS Director

Jackie Gardner has over 25 years of experience in data analysis, with the last 15 years focused specifically on homelessness. She specializes in project management and transforming complex data into easily understood visualizations to help agencies make data driven decisions to effectively prevent and end homelessness. Her work has helped communities transform their systems. She has provided insight to providers at the local, state, and national level through her work with HMIS vendors, service providers, statewide coalitions including the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, and The National Alliance to End Homelessness. Her previous work in Connecticut included the coordination of the Statewide Annual Point-in-Time Count and the creation of the first Interactive Coordinated Access Data Dashboard in the country. She has also managed regional Rapid Rehousing programs and served as a local Continuum of Care Standards & Evaluations Committee Co-Chair. Jackie graduated Magna Cum Laude from Albertus Magnus College. She lives in West Haven with her husband, Daron, and the two best cats in the world, Cleo and Pickles.