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As a certified CDFI loan fund and B Corp bank, Locus strategically partners technical assistance with innovative financial products and impact advisory services to foster vibrant, resilient communities. Through FY2022, Locus channeled over $2B into projects that have supported small businesses, improved the supply of quality affordable housing, and enabled access to healthy foods, healthcare, clean energy and jobs in underserved neighborhoods throughout the Commonwealth, the District of Columbia and contiguous states. Recruited to develop and execute capital raise strategies that advance social impact goals and deepen organizational capacity.

For 35 years, this certified CDFI has been directing capital at a catalytic scale into diverse, culturally rich but overlooked communities to address systemic barriers limiting equity and opportunity for people and place. Since an initial loan for $10,000 to build one transitional housing unit in 1987, NJCC has leveraged more than $1B into specialized funds to sustain small businesses, develop quality affordable housing, grow charter schools, foster creative placemaking, reduce food insecurity, expand community services, revitalize commercial corridors and create quality jobs. Selected in February 2018 to grow capacity for a new business unit inclusive of resource development, investor relations, impact assessment, branding and advocacy.

Promoted to progressively responsible positions in a nationally recognized emergency services system with more than 500 uniformed career personnel and an annual operating budget of $90M+ in one of the nation's most progressive jurisdictions. Helped define and execute a strategic vision to transform the agency into an efficient, high-performing business operation focused on proactive community engagement and risk reduction. Chief of StaffPromoted September ’09 to serve as the Fire Chief’s strategic advisor with oversight for key initiatives.Senior AnalystSelected October ‘06 to manage accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

Nonprofit Network For Strategic Operations And Finance Program, Rustandy Center For Social Sector Innovation At Chicago Booth

Masters In Public Administration [Professional Certificate]

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Public Relations/Journalism

Funded 100% of undergraduate degree and expenses through merit scholarships.