<P> The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a United States - based organization addressing the issue of homelessness . The Alliance provides data and research to policymakers and elected officials in order to inform policy debates . They also work on the local level provide community partners with information on best practices and technical assistance . </P> <P> In March 2011, the Alliance partnered with 26 leaders from Australia, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States to create an International Alliance to End Homelessness . </P> <P> In 1983, the National Citizens Committee for Food and Shelter was established to meet the emergency needs of the homeless population . In 1987, the Committee determined that a more comprehensive approach was necessary and created the National Alliance to End Homelessness . </P> <P> The current President and CEO is Nan Roman . Ms. Roman works with the Board of Directors and the Alliance's staff to execute its mission . Current members of the Board include Susan Baker, Co-Founder, Elizabeth Boyle, Co-Founder; Mike Lowry, Gary M. Parsons, Robert Villency, President Nan Roman, Henry Cisneros, Stephen Coyle, Kenneth M. Duberstein, Jeffery Hayward, G. Allan Kingston, The Honorable John J. LaPalce, Tim Marx, Irene Mabry Moses, D. William Moreau, Norman B. Rice, Michael R. Steed, Robert D. Stillman, and Judy Woodruff . </P>

Who founded the national alliance to end homelessness