Elizabeth da Costa

Elizabeth da Costa is a seasoned leader with deep expertise at the intersection of Medicaid, behavioral health, and housing policy. As Director of Housing at the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), she oversees the 1115 HRSN Waiver program (H2O), demonstrating her ability to align Medicaid services with housing investments. She manages capital allocations from the SMI Housing Trust Fund and the AHCCCS Housing Program, giving her hands-on experience in subsidy layering and mission-driven housing development. Elizabeth has a strong track record of securing public funding and working collaboratively with Continuums of Care, developers, healthcare systems, behavioral health providers, and local governments. Her credibility with state agencies and funders enables access to technical assistance, pilot programs, and funding collaborations. Her lived experience of poverty and homelessness, having grown up in a single-parent household and benefited from transitional and affordable housing, deeply informs her work. These experiences have shaped her 16-year career in housing and public service, culminating in her current leadership role.