
Corey Cooper
Walker & Dunlop

Corey Cooper is the EVP and Head of Servicing at Walker & Dunlop, where she leads a national organization of 190 professionals managing a commercial real estate loan portfolio exceeding $140 billion. In her 23-year career, Cooper has established a reputation for building durable cultures of mentorship that scale. She provides structured, hands-on guidance to both formal and informal mentees, focusing on actionable steps for long-term development. Over the past year, she notably designed and led a five-week curriculum for Project Destined’s Bridge Program, which has become a model for future industry education initiatives. Within her organization, Cooper has driven significant operational improvements, including leading an AI pilot program and achieving 98% client adoption for the WDSuite proprietary portal. Her focus on professional development is evident in the declining voluntary turnover within her teams and the year-over-year improvement in employee engagement scores. Cooper also serves as the executive sponsor for Virtual Vibe, an employee resource group for remote workers, and is a leadership voice for Women of Walker & Dunlop. Her commitment to equity and career progression informs her work across the firm’s Management and Risk Committees, where she advocates for disciplined, sustainable growth.
