Samantha Lerner

Chief of Staff with over six years' experience in multifamily housing implementing operational efficiency improvements, strategically growing business impact, advising Board and C-Suite, executing initiatives, problem solving, and creating well-controlled processes.

Chief of Staff at Freddie Mac (2023-01 – Present)

Strategy and Operations, Multifamily Asset Management

• Executive Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Executive Board and C-Suite, to align strategic priorities and drive business growth.
• Asset Portfolio Strategy: Oversee reporting and strategic advisory for a $400B+ asset portfolio, synthesizing complex data and information into actionable insights for regulators and senior leadership.
• Operational Excellence & AI Integration: Create organizational optimization for 100+ employees, implementing AI-driven process improvements and structural changes to maximize productivity and resource efficiency.
• Strategic Growth & Business Development: Spearhead new initiatives, develop multi-year strategic plans and lead cross-divisional strategy sessions to identify revenue opportunities and enhance market stability/liquidity.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage departmental budgets, vendor contracts, and capital planning—including sophisticated risk mitigation strategies—to ensure fiscal alignment and operational sustainability.
• Track Performance Metrics (KPIs): Define and track rigorous KPIs across Multifamily Asset Management, utilizing data to drive performance and ensure adherence to federal legislation and regulatory commitments.
• Partnership & Procurement: Lead the RFP process and selection of external consultants, ensuring top-tier service delivery and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
• Governance: Maintain strong governance, develop procedures and integrate controls; respond to internal audits and regulatory targeted exams.

Business Transformation Senior at Freddie Mac (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Business Transformation Associate at Freddie Mac (2021-02 – 2022-01)

Business Transformation Analyst at Freddie Mac (2019-12 – 2021-02)

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations – University of Delaware (2019-06)