Vanessa Perry
About Vanessa Perry
Vanessa Perry is a Professor and Vice Dean for Strategy at The George Washington University School of Business, recognized for her research on consumers in financial and housing markets. She co-produced the award-winning documentary 'Dog Parks and Coffee Shops: Diversity Seeking in Urban Neighborhoods' and has held various administrative roles within the university.
Work at The George Washington University
Vanessa Perry has been a faculty member at The George Washington University since 2001. She currently holds the position of Vice Dean for Strategy at the School of Business, a role she has occupied since 2022. In addition to her current role, she has served in various administrative capacities, including Department Chair, Assistant Dean for Specialized Masters Programs, and Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. She also held the position of Interim Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion from 2015 to 2016 and served as Associate Dean for Faculty and Research from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Perry earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from American University, where she studied from 1985 to 1988. She then obtained her MBA from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, studying from 1988 to 1990. Perry completed her PhD at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1995 to 2000. Her research focuses on consumer behavior in financial and housing markets, and she has been widely published and cited in national media outlets.
Achievements
Perry co-produced the documentary film 'Dog Parks and Coffee Shops: Diversity Seeking in Urban Neighborhoods' alongside Professor Sonya Grier, which received several awards. She has won the Best Paper Award from the Journal of Consumer Affairs. Additionally, she has received multiple teaching honors throughout her career, reflecting her commitment to education and student engagement.
Consulting and Advisory Roles
Vanessa Perry has provided consulting services to various public and private sector clients, including Bank of America, the National Association of Realtors, the IRS, and the Federal Housing Administration. She served as a Senior Advisor for Housing Finance at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from 2016 to 2017. Furthermore, she has been an expert on consumer information at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau since 2011.
Professional Experience
Perry has held several significant positions throughout her career. She worked as a Senior Economist at Freddie Mac from 1991 to 2001. She was also a member of the Board of Directors at the American Council On Consumer Interests from 2023 to 2024. Her extensive experience in both academia and industry has contributed to her expertise in consumer behavior and housing finance.