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Ciary Pérez Peña
Secretary of Housing of Puerto Rico
Profile
Ciary Pérez Peña is a Puerto Rican public administrator who served as the Secretary of Housing of Puerto Rico under Governor Pedro Pierluisi. She resigned from her position in 2024 amidst controversy related to irregularities at an inspection center. Her tenure focused on securing federal housing funds and promoting affordable housing initiatives.
Sources
- https://www.vivienda.pr.gov/en/comunicados-de-prensa/estrategia-clave-para-vivienda-asequible-secretaria-de-vivienda-de-puerto-rico-lidera-reuniones-en-el-capitolio-federal
- https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/notas/ciary-perez-renuncia-a-la-secretaria-del-departamento-de-la-vivienda-tras-intensa-controversia/
- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KPgUCXSe9uA
- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dWvKEmYpHek
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV4AqW1jtZu/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyRMtpJpVd/
- https://www.vivienda.pr.gov/en/comunicados-de-prensa/designada-secretaria-del-departamento-de-la-vivienda-es-recibida-por-empleados-de-la-agencia
- https://www.facebook.com/PRFAADC/posts/alongside-puerto-ricos-secretary-of-housing-ciary-p%C3%A9rez-pe%C3%B1a-we-attended-the-inn/1202870358546410/
- https://www.facebook.com/DepViviendapr/videos/video-desde-fitur-la-secretaria-ciary-p%C3%A9rez-pe%C3%B1a-nos-cuenta-como-con-fondos-cdbg/700483046352128/
Career Highlights
- Served as Secretary of Housing of Puerto Rico (2023-2024)
- Led strategic outreach in Washington, D.C. for affordable housing and CDBG-DR funds
- Engaged with federal officials on housing and recovery programs, including CDBG-DR
- Participated in the HUD Innovative Housing Showcase
Notable Initiatives
- Securing and expanding the future of affordable housing in Puerto Rico through federal engagement
- Maximizing use of federal recovery and housing funds (CDBG-DR)
- Federal-Puerto Rico coordination on HUD-funded programs
- Tying housing/recovery funds to economic development
Details
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Official Website
www.vivienda.pr.gov/Information regarding personal details like date of birth, birthplace, spouse, and specific prior positions or education is not reliably corroborated in accessible public sources.