Compass Ecosystem Podcast Season 1 Episode 1 | The Human Development Ecosystem with Tony Simms, PhD

What does it really take for people to move from surviving… to thriving? Welcome to the Compass Ecosystem Podcast, a new weekly conversation exploring how communities can build stronger systems that help people grow, succeed, and reach their full potential. In our very first episode, Compass Affordable Housing CEO Tony Simms, PhD, shares the philosophy behind Compass’s work and the framework that guides it: The Human Development Ecosystem. At Compass, we believe housing is only the beginning. When individuals and families have access to safe housing, healthy food, supportive services, job pathways, and community connections, something powerful happens. Stability becomes possible. Confidence grows. Potential begins to unfold. Tony explains how Compass Affordable Housing is building an Interconnected Continuum of Housing and Human Development, where housing is the foundation, and the surrounding ecosystem helps people develop the skills, stability, and opportunities needed to move forward. If you care about stronger communities, smarter systems, and real solutions to housing instability, this podcast is for you. Join us each week as we talk with community leaders, partners, and innovators who are helping create safe places for human development. Because when the right systems work together, people don’t just find housing…they find a path forward. New episodes every Friday featuring leaders and changemakers working to strengthen communities. Subscribe to the Compass Ecosystem Podcast Learn More About Compass Affordable Housing: https://compassaffordablehousing.org Thank you to our sponsors: Tucson Electric Power and Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation