Rebecca Perrera

Rebecca Perrera is a recognized policy expert and strategic leader dedicated to translating nonpartisan public administration principles into measurable community impact. Rebecca currently serves as Deputy Assistant Director for the School Facilities Division at the Arizona Department of Administration, where she helps guide statewide policy, strategic planning, and resource management for Arizona’s school infrastructure. A Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Fellow (2020), Rebecca has spent more than a decade advancing thoughtful policy analysis and fiscal stewardship in Arizona state government. 

Prior to her current role, Rebecca held several key positions focused on accountability and public-sector performance. She served in progressive roles with the Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee, where she contributed to fiscal analysis and legislative decision-making, and previously worked as a Performance Auditor for the Arizona Auditor General, evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of public programs. Rebecca’s academic background reflects her strong foundation in public service and data-driven policy. She earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Arizona and graduated with honors from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in political science and Sociology, along with a minor in Statistics. 

Rebecca’s commitment to service extends to the Junior League of Phoenix, AZ, where she contributes her financial expertise as a member of the Finance Committee. She is also known for her hands-on involvement in League initiatives, from driving a U-Haul for the annual Rummage Sale collection efforts to volunteering for early-morning service shifts. 

In her local community, Rebecca is an engaged civic leader. She previously served on the Laveen Village Planning Committee and led a grassroots campaign that secured critical funding for the Laveen Area Conveyance Channel during the City of Phoenix’s General Obligation Bond process. She has also successfully secured grants to support neighborhood improvements, including launching three Little Free Libraries, installing a community bike repair station, and organizing a Block Watch program. 

Rebecca lives in Laveen with her husband, Nick, and their two children, Caroline and Zachary. She contributes more than 100 volunteer service hours annually, including serving as a Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 787. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys gardening, crafting, cooking, reading, and taking adult tap dance classes in her ongoing quest to find grace and coordination.