As a manager in the underwriting group, LeNola (she/her) is responsible for driving projects forward from early-stage conversations through to closing. This includes structuring loans to fit the specific needs of the borrower, underwriting, and assisting in the loan closing process. Most importantly, she helps ensure NFF’s financing is aligned with its mission and strategic &hellip
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Jacqueline Cooper
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. &hellip
Sendy Alcidonis
Sendy Alcidonis (she/her) joined the NFF team in December 2022. She is excited to come alongside leaders of mission driven organizations as they work to advance social change in their communities. In her role as a Director on the Consulting team at NFF, Sendy offers financial consulting to nonprofit leaders and facilitates understanding of financial &hellip
Jhojan Ortiz
Jhojan (pronounced jo:han) Ortiz is a Manager on the Portfolio Management team, where he oversees a portfolio of investments and credit risk for a diverse range of loan clients. His responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining borrower relationships, servicing active loans, and monitoring credit activity to support lending decisions. Jhojan brings a sound background in mission-driven &hellip
Sarah Stricklin
Sarah joined NFF in 2022.
Sue McPhedran
Sue leads NFF’s lending in support of affordable, supportive and workforce housing, working throughout NFF’s footprint and across multidisciplinary teams. She builds and broadens external relationships with clients and lending partners and supports efforts to raise capital for NFF’s housing sector lending. Working with NFF’s financing team, Sue is leading the effort to create customized &hellip
Isabella Melgoza
Born and raised in Southern California, Isabella is a Portfolio Manager based out of the Los Angeles office. She brings a background in banking and a deep appreciation for relationship-building to her work with NFF. Managing a portfolio of clients, Isabella conducts regular financial and operational risk assessments, underwrites renewals and restructures, and manages client &hellip
Sean Doss
Sean Doss (he/him), Director of Loan Originations at Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), leads business development for new lending opportunities to nonprofits and mission driven social enterprises primarily in Los Angeles and Southern California markets. Prior to joining NFF, Doss served three years at California Community Foundation, managing its Program Related Investment portfolio and led grantmaking, &hellip
Ron Pauta
Ron joined NFF in 2024.
Justene Miller
Justene (she/her) serves as Director of Human Resources at NFF, overseeing all aspects of human resources and building people-first strategies that support NFF’s mission. A proud native of El Barrio in East Harlem, she channels her community experience into creating pathways for organizational and individual growth. Throughout her progressive career spanning technology and public sectors, &hellip