HFA STAFF
Cheree Gulley, Esq.
Executive Director
Ms. Gulley is the Executive Director of the Housing Finance Authority of Miami-Dade County where she is responsible for the administration of the HFA's bond-financed housing programs. Ms. Gulley serves as the President of the Miami-Dade Affordable Housing Foundation which furthers the goals and mission of the Authority. Ms. Gulley serves on the Florida Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies and the board of the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA), a Washington, D.C. based non-profit organization which advocates before Congress and federal agencies on legislative and regulatory issues affecting affordable housing.
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During Ms. Gulley’s career, she has served as Special Advisor to City of New York Council Member Helen D. Foster, chief of staff to two Miami-Dade County Commissioners and as policy and legislative advisor to the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. Her tenure in government has provided her a wealth of knowledge in executive management, budgeting, housing finance, urban planning, neighborhood revitalization and community and economic development.
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Ms. Gulley received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Howard University, a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, and is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.