Starting Out
I was born in Trenton, New Jersey at the turn of the United States Civil Rights Movement. My family instilled in me the importance of having someone in your corner, as well as resilience in the face of adversity. In the 1980's, thanks in part to A Better Chance, I received a scholarship which allowed me to attend Amherst High School, kicking off my higher education journey.
College Years
At Wesleyan University and the University of Southern California, where I attained my Bachelors in Economics and Masters in Business Administration: Finance respectively, I learned the importance of outreach and of supporting the places and people who support you.
My time there was a continuation of the lessons of community and responsibility that my mother taught me:
- Community: Both colleges was instrumental in building my network of fellow professionals. Many of the relationships that began there have continued to this day, spanning decades.
- Responsibility: After my time as a student, I joined Wesleyan's Board of Trustees, to give back to the community that had my back.
Giving Back
After college, as I began my time in the corporate world, I felt a calling for service. Just as my family was there for me in the streets of Trenton, I wanted to be there for others who needed support. That desire leads me to this day to work on initiatives that impact local communities. My work within the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association, Nor-Cal FDC, Building Dreams, and more are a continuation of my beliefs.
Work History
Travelers Insurance Company
Financial Analyst
August 1987 - August 1988
Aetna Life and Casualty
Senior Property/Casualty Underwriter
May 1989 - July 1993
Wells Fargo
Assistant Vice President, Commercial Marketing and Strategic Planning
October 1995 - September 1997 · 2 years
Vice President, Commercial Marketing and Strategic Planning
September 1997 - August 1999 · 2 years
Vice President, Manager of CRA / Emerging Strategies
September 1999 - March 2004 · 4 years 7 months
SVP Chief Strategist
March 2004 - July 2009 · 5 years 5 months
Director, Learning and Development, Global Banking Group Director
August 2009 to April 2011 · 1 year 9 months
Northern California Financial Development Corporation
Senior Director, Program Development
April 2013 to May 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Chief Operating Officer
June 2016 - June 2017 · 1 year 1 month
Chief Executive Officer
June 2017 - Present
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