Kathleen Grady-Peralta

Kathleen Grady-Peralta is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Comptroller/Treasurer at the Housing Authority of Cook County since February 2024. Prior to this role, Kathleen held multiple positions at the Chicago Housing Authority from January 2003 to April 2024, including Director of Treasury Banking and Capital Services and Capital Revenue and Banking Portfolio Manager, where responsibilities included revenue collection systems management and cash processing oversight. Additional roles at the Chicago Housing Authority included Sr. Treasury Analyst, Sr. Accountant, and Budget Analyst, each focusing on financial compliance, investment analysis, and budget activities. Kathleen began their career at the Illinois Housing Development Authority as a Compliance Officer and at Zurich Scudder Investments as a Cash Control Accountant. Educational qualifications include a Professional Certification in Treasury Management from Northwestern University and a BA in Accounting from Roosevelt University.