Jacqueline is Director of Underwriting at NFF, where she leads the underwriting process, secures credit approvals, and supports the closing and funding of loans. She brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, finance, and entrepreneurship. Jacqueline joined NFF to strengthen mission-driven organizations and improve how capital supports social good—especially in historically under-resourced communities.
Before NFF, Jacqueline founded and led a consulting firm that advised nonprofits focused on social justice. She also served as President of the Black Alliance for Educational Options, a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to quality education for low-income and working-class Black families. She began her career at JPMorgan Chase.
Jacqueline holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Bryn Mawr College and a Master of Business Administration in finance and accounting from NYU’s Stern School of Business. She currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Association of American Educators.