In the course of my work, I maintain relationships locally and nationally with leaders from the Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) community, community advocates, community and economic development organizations, not-for-profit service providers, policy thought leaders and financial institutions. Maintaining these relationships provides our team critical intelligence on topics affecting underserved individuals and communities, as well as ideas for future research, symposiums and conferences.

In working with financial institutions, alongside our regulatory partners at FDIC and the OCC, we plan and deliver technical assistance workshops on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) enacted by Congress in 1977. The delivery of CRA workshops provides me the opportunity to engage with the Bank’s examination and compliance staffs who deliver the presentations and address questions on implementing CRA.

"In many important ways, my work at the Bank is how I live out my vocation – economic justice for all."

Second, I enjoy working with my colleagues in CDPS on a daily basis and others from departments across the Bank on special projects. There are so many opportunities to learn from my colleagues who are willing to share their expertise when approached. Last, but not least, is the Bank’s culture where everyone strives for excellence while being professional and courteous.