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title: "A New Home for HOMES Data: Tips and Tricks for a Successful VASH Import"
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# A New Home for HOMES Data: Tips and Tricks for a Successful VASH Import

##### About this session

Thursday, September 19  |  2:45 - 3:45pm  |  George Room

The VA’s goal is to permanently house 41,000 homeless veterans in 2024. Veterans make up no small part of the homeless population and it’s as important as ever to make sure they are being accounted for.

A successful import of VASH data can improve coordination of care for Veterans experiencing homelessness by increasing HMIS participation and informing CoC strategic planning efforts. Attendees in this session will leave with the knowledge and tools for a successful import of HUD-VASH data into Clarity Human Services.

 

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## Speakers

### Melissa Sutton-Dement [Follow me on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sutton-6a245b95/)

Sr. Project Administrator

Bitfocus

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Melissa Sutton-Dement

Sr. Project Administrator

Bitfocus

 About Melissa Sutton-Dement

Melissa brings over 8 years of blended experience in homeless, education and legal services to her role at Bitfocus as Senior Project Administrator for California’s Bay Area and Central Coast regions. Her experience providing innovative and meaningful solutions to diverse communities include collaborative project management, data strategy development, utilization improvement practices, public policy research and operational integration. Melissa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and is a certified HUD occupancy specialist and paralegal.

[LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sutton-6a245b95/)

### Ashley Wynn [Follow me on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-wynn-2032711bb/)

Product Manager

Bitfocus

![AshleyWynn-2](https://www.bitfocus.com/hubfs/AshleyWynn-2.jpeg)

Ashley Wynn

Product Manager

Bitfocus

 About Ashley Wynn

As a Product Manager on the Product Team, Ashley brings 10+ years of HMIS leadership experience and expertise in various federal assistance programs. She has a passion for leveraging data and technology to address complex social issues and maximize coordination across systems of care. Prior to joining Bitfocus, Ashley was the HMIS Manager for the CoC and HMIS Lead for the Tampa/Hillsborough County CoC. Ashley also has valuable past experience with direct services and nonprofit leadership through managing permanent supportive housing and serving as president for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Hillsborough County, FL.

[LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-wynn-2032711bb/)

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