Marcia Davies

Business leader, Connector, Finance professional, Parent, Real estate professional

Marcia Davies is Chief Operating Officer for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). As COO, Marcia is responsible for ensuring cross-organizational alignment and facilitating the implementation of strategic initiatives, as well as maintaining oversight of key organizational priorities. She is also the lead strategist for MBA's external activities, providing leadership, guidance and overall management to the public affairs and marketing divisions. In addition, Marcia provides strategic direction and management of MBA's Conferences, Membership, Education, Information Technology and Office Services divisions. She also provides management oversight to and is a Board member of MBA's Opens Doors Foundation. Previously, Marcia worked at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner. She directed HUD's industry relations program to strengthen relationships, garner support, streamline communications and resolve policy and regulatory issues. Before joining HUD, Marcia spent 21 years at Freddie Mac, where she held a variety of officer positions in communications, customer outreach, marketing, servicer relations and policy. Marcia is the founder of mPower - MBA Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach -- MBA's networking platform for women in the real estate finance industry. Under her leadership, mPower has grown into an engaged community of more than 4,000, providing best-in-class conference and webinar programming, networking events, and online opportunities to stay engaged. Through mPower, more women are positioned to achieve leadership positions and are well represented in all segments of the industry. Marcia is a member of the NAWRB Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC). She is also a member of Women in Housing Finance and the International Women's Leadership Association. Most recently, Marcia received Five Star's Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy award which recognizes a woman who through her tireless efforts, collaboration and ingenuity has powerfully influenced the industry and homeownership nationwide. Marcia is also the recipient of the NAWRB 2018 Industry Revolutionary Award and the CIFS Diversity & Inclusion 2018 Trailblazer Award. In 2015, she was honored by HousingWire as one of its 2015 Women of Influence. Marcia is a graduate of the Katharine Gibbs School in Montclair, N.J.

mPower -- which stands for MBA Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach. In a male dominate industry, this initiative supports women and has engaged more than 6,000 women in this year alone. The creation of mPower has provided networking opportunities and provides personal development resources to help women grow and advance their careers.

The power of a network (community) of people with common issues is undeniable. Determining how to create and leverage the network is key.

Championing women's issues, Communications, Leadership, Real Estate Finance, Results driven, Visionary