Dr. Lesli Gooch is the CEO of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), a national trade association representing nearly 90% of manufactured homes produced in the United States. Her work centers on expanding access to affordable homeownership by advocating for policies that support manufactured housing as a viable solution to the nation’s housing affordability challenges. Under her leadership, MHI has made significant strides in advancing legislative priorities, including efforts to update federal housing regulations and construction codes to better reflect modern industry innovations.