Community Development Venture Capital Alliance

Managing Director leading CDVCA's Puerto Rico office, co-managing the $45M Puerto Rico Fund for Growth and directing the $2.5M Unlock Capital program. He has over 20 years of executive management and entrepreneurship experience and holds master's and doctoral degrees in business administration.

Attorney managing assets of CDVCA's $46M Innovate NY Fund, $45M Puerto Rico Fund for Growth, and NMTC allocations, leading outreach, screening, due diligence, and investment memoranda. Previously advised early-stage ventures; holds a JD from George Washington University.

VP of Field Building and strategic advisor to Unlock Capital, contributing to CDVCA's investment activities. She previously managed impact-focused angel groups including the American Sustainable Business Network's Investors Circle.

VP coordinating investment and compliance activities with expertise in federal funding management and public-private financing. Previously a Managing Consultant at Guidehouse and worked at TruFund Financial Services; holds an MPA from NYU Wagner.

Program Manager of the Unlock Capital National Capital Readiness Program, a sustainability expert with over 10 years in accelerator development and impact investment. A Stanford graduate and early StartX member, and founding member of the Puerto Rico Impact Investment Network.

Senior Consultant working on special projects including Unlock Capital cohorts and member recruitment. A longtime Wall Street veteran and economic activist, co-founder of OMNIResearch Group; Harvard alumnus and CFA charterholder.

CPA, attorney, and Certified Investment Management Analyst with accounting, tax, and corporate law experience in Puerto Rico, previously at Ferraiuoli LLC. He has advised startups and launched an investment advisory startup; holds a BA and JD from the University of Puerto Rico.

VP of Communications leading internal and external communications supporting CDVCA's Field Building and Unlock Capital program. A former entrepreneur with experience across tech startups and Fortune 500 companies.

Analyst gathering and analyzing financial and social impact data on CDVCA's fund and company investments. Previously worked at an asset management firm and an impact investing firm; holds an MS in Actuarial Science from Columbia and a CFA ESG Investing certificate.

Program Manager supporting the Unlock Capital Investment Readiness Program with a decade of experience in engineering, entrepreneurship, and economic development. An author and certified personal finance coach who supported hundreds of businesses in post-hurricane Puerto Rico recovery.

Program Administrator for the Unlock Capital Program supporting both the Puerto Rico cohort and national Capital Readiness Program, ensuring compliance and monitoring program data. Previously a Principal at JumpStart Inc.; graduate of Mount Holyoke College.

Entrepreneur in Residence supporting CDVCA activities including educating entrepreneurs in the Unlock Capital program. He founded and sold RYLA Teleservices and Chime Solutions, raising over $250M and creating thousands of jobs in marginalized communities.

Venture Associate contributing to the Unlock Capital program and supporting CDVCA's investment activities including funding research and due diligence. Previously a fellow at an early-stage venture fund and an investment reporting associate at a private credit firm; holds a finance degree from American University.

Part-time CFO with CDVCA since 2003, overseeing accounting, fund movement, financial reporting, and debt compliance across CDVCA and its subsidiaries. Previously at Kiwi Partners and Ernst & Young; graduate of Manhattan College.