Leila Perez Gray

Leila Perez Gray is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in multifamily housing policy and economics. Currently serving as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Federal Housing Finance Agency since November 2022, Leila has previously held significant roles at Ginnie Mae, including Senior Policy Advisor and Senior Project Manager in the Economic Modeling and Analytics Division. As a founding member of CREF Applied Economics, Leila also contributed to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Program Manager for the OPIIS Multifamily Datamart and Risk Analytics. Additional experience includes positions at Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and The Business Bank, where Leila led multifamily initiatives. An academic background includes a Master’s degree in Applied Economics from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines, alongside a certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Digital Transformation.