Farhin Zaman (she/her) is a strategic operations leader and systems thinker with over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, organizational strategy, and social impact. As Senior Director of Operations and IT at Nonprofit Finance Fund, she leads the enterprise-wide management of data systems and technology infrastructure to drive cross-functional initiatives, strengthen data &hellip
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Athena Lew
Athena (she/her) is a Director of Underwriting, supporting the vision and growth of NFF’s nonprofit and social enterprise clients since 2019. In her role, Athena utilizes thoughtful analytical skills and builds strong partnerships to arrive at innovative solutions to serve her clients. In her career of 20+ years, Athena worked in public accounting and mergers &hellip
Robert Kagan
Robert offers thought partnership and analysis to mission-driven organizations at the intersection of money, mission, and strategy. Prior to joining NFF, Robert served in both direct service and administrative roles at human service organizations, including The Center For Human Development and Family Services, The Door, and Solutions for Living. Robert received his Master of Science &hellip
Diana Chavez
As a Portfolio Manager, Diana is responsible for credit risk and portfolio management. Her core responsibilities include building and maintaining borrower relationships, credit review of existing loans, and loan portfolio credit risk assessment. Prior to NFF, Diana was the Senior Business Developer Officer at Working Solutions, a Bay Area CDFI focused on supporting entrepreneurs of &hellip
Ines Marino-Torres
Ines (she/her) oversees the business activity and pipeline generation of the national Loan Origination Team, working in conjunction with Program Directors and the underwriting team to structure and support viable financing opportunities. Her primary focus is building and deepening relationships with clients serving low-income communities and mission-aligned lending partners, designing and implementing outreach strategies and &hellip
Bre Onna Mathis-Perez
Bre Onna Mathis-Perez (she/her) is a Director of Consulting and has been working in the nonprofit industry since 2005. Prior to joining NFF, she led initiatives focused on breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma, advancing mental health, and supporting survivors of domestic violence and child abuse. Through these programs, she has worked in partnership with government &hellip
Jackie Doherty
Jackie (she/her/hers): Throughout my career in the nonprofit sector, I am grateful to have worked with creative and compassionate people who seek to manifest a more just and equitable world. At NFF, I partner with mission-driven organizations to support their financial health and sustainability so they can carry out their strategic visions for the future. &hellip
Mariesa Kubasek
As a manager with the Consulting practice at NFF, Mariesa (pronounced Ma-ree-sa; she/her) serves as a thought partner and collaborator with nonprofit leaders as they continue doing their vital work in the community. With deep experience in the nonprofit sector, Mariesa brings a firsthand understanding of the joys and realities of frontline, mission-driven work. Through &hellip
Joshua Sudman
Joshua Sudman (he/him) is the Senior Director of Treasury at Nonprofit Finance Fund, where he leads the organization’s treasury operations and serves as a key advisor to the CFO and senior leadership on strategic initiatives and financial planning. With over five years at NFF, he has held progressively senior roles, overseeing asset/liability management, investor reporting, &hellip
Michael Alles
As an underwriter at NFF, Michael works with the Financing Team to guide loan requests through the underwriting process, structure and size transactions, obtain credit approval, and support the closing and funding of each transaction. Prior to joining NFF, Michael worked in the field of financial inclusion and economic development at FINANTA, a Philadelphia-based, regional &hellip