With over 30 years of experience in community development finance, I serve today as the CEO of Friedman Associates, LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in building the capacity and impact of nonprofit lenders that serve low-wealth populations and communities. I am a nationally recognized leader and expert in this field, and with a team of seasoned 'C-Suite' economic justice warriors, have successfully created, certified, capitalized, and improved hundreds of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) across the country.My core competencies include inspiring and guiding local stakeholders, diagnosing and addressing barriers to increased deployment and impact, developing best practice tools and strategies, and securing government and private funding. I lead a team of senior-level industry professionals who share my vision for economic justice and equitable access to capital. Together, we have worked with a diverse range of clients, including foundations, government agencies, banks, and CDFIs, to deliver customized and high-quality solutions that meet their needs and goals.