Michele Perez

With 25 years at the field and headquarters levels of service-driven agencies, Michele Perez has led programs and directed operations across government, non-profit and philanthropic organizations. In February 2021, Michele was appointed to serve as the Assistant Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Field Policy and Management. In this role she oversees the department’s regional and field offices as they deliver on HUD’s mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. Michele launched her civil service in HUD’s Midwest Regional office in 1999 and is pleased to return to federal service as part of the Biden-Harris Administration.