McKenna Leavens
Senior Reporter, Deals,
PERE
McKenna Leavens is a reporter for PERE Deals, one of the latest real estate titles from PEI Media, delivering exclusive news and in-depth analysis with a targeted transactions database for industry insiders. She joined PEI in 2024 after reporting on education and youth issues in North Carolina for a USA Today affiliate. She has worked with Forbes on its 30 Under 30 list, showcasing rising talent across industries. McKenna earned her master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in 2023.