Elise (she/her) leads local and sector efforts to ensure Nonprofit Finance Fund’s work is driven by community. In this role, she builds partnerships with community-centered organizations, designs programs and strategies, and leads research efforts to drive a more impactful, adaptable, and equitable social sector. Elise joined NFF in 2015 as a member of the Consulting &hellip
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Martin Lenarz-Geisen
Martin joined NFF in 2014.
Brian Kellaway
As Senior Director on the Consulting Services team at Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), Brian (he/him) leads with vision, energy, and a deep commitment to social change. He drives dynamic consulting efforts that help nonprofits and philanthropies unlock their full potential—leading everything from one-on-one engagements to large-scale, multi-organization initiatives. Brian brings a strategic, creative approach to &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 director 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
Lexi Taber
As the technical lead for NFF’s Salesforce platform and integrated systems, Lexi (she/her) shapes enterprise systems architecture to align technology with organizational strategy. She partners with teams to design scalable solutions that strengthen infrastructure, automate processes, and support evolving organizational needs. Lexi brings deep systems expertise and institutional knowledge to NFF’s Operations & IT team. &hellip
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