Lauren Wolters
Government Affairs Associate
Lauren Wolters joined NCRC in 2024 and is currently serving as a Government Affairs Associate. Lauren received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham Young University, where she also obtained minors in International Development, Global Women’s Studies, and Sociology. During her studies, Lauren was inspired to pursue a career in policy work to address the […]
Roxana “Roxy” Smith
Director of Relationship Development, CDF
Roxy Smith is the new Director of Relationship Development at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition Community Development Fund (NCRC CDF), where she leads efforts to drive economic mobility and provide access to capital for underserved communities.
Victoria Hausch
Fair and Equitable Opportunity Program Coordinator
Victoria Hausch is the Fair & Equitable Opportunity Program Coordinator at NCRC. She is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with degrees in Economics and Sociology. Victoria has experience in local tenant advocacy and grassroots organizing through her work in the Isla Vista Tenants Union, […]
Mac McNeil
NCRC CDF Executive Director
Simon “Mac” McNeil is the Executive Director of NCRC’s Community Development Fund (NCRC CDF). He is a top performing executive with multinational business experience that understands how to motivate large and small staffs of leaders to achieve high-level and demanding goals, while balancing employee work satisfaction. Named as one of the 10 Most Influential Black […]
Devin Mack
Director, Fair and Equitable Opportunity
Devin Mack is NCRC’s Director of Fair and Equitable Opportunity. He is an experienced attorney advocate and financial services professional who is passionate about safeguarding the rights of consumers and committed to advancing economic opportunities in marginalized communities. Prior to joining NCRC, Devin served as a policy advisor on nonbanks (i.e. fintech and credit unions) […]
Eden Forsythe
Chief Policy Counsel
Eden Forsythe is the Chief Policy Counsel at NCRC. She most recently served as the Deputy Staff Director for Policy and General Counsel at the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and China. In that capacity, she passed major bipartisan legislation, and oversaw policy for Democrats in human rights, supply chain, […]
Molly Thomas
Senior Accounting Specialist
Molly Thomas (she/her) has joined the NCRC Finance team after an extensive career in administration, payroll management, and, eventually, bookkeeping and accounting. She transplanted to the DC area after fourteen years in New York City, and has worked with large legal services companies, very small artistic businesses, and progressive outreach organizations, and in all cases […]
Bakari Levy
Government Affairs Associate
Bakari Levy serves as a Government Affairs Associate for NCRC’s Government Affairs and Policy team. Originally from New York, Bakari received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Central State University and went on to pursue a career in the technology sector after graduating. He subsequently transitioned into international development with an emphasis on the Caribbean […]
Jacelyn Matthews
Director of the National Training Academy
Jacelyn Matthews has over 15 years’ experience working in the fields of training and leadership development, mental health, and social justice. Jacelyn is a doctoral candidate in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University, with a concentration in education and social justice. She is currently writing her dissertation with a focus on how teachers […]
Dave Castillo
NCRC Board
Mr. Castillo serves as CEO of Native Community Capital (NCC) – a 501c3 tax-exempt not-for-profit organization, Department of Treasury certified, Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). NCC maintains offices in New Mexico and Arizona. In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations Mr. Castillo’s primary role is to maintain and develop strategic partnerships with banks, public-sector agencies, […]
Laura Bentley
Director, Grant Administration, Community Impact
Laura Bentley joined NCRC in 2024 as the Director of Grant Administration for the Community Impact team. Prior to NCRC, Laura served as Director of the Direct Community Investments department (DCI) with the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), a CDFI based in DC. In this role, she oversaw the launch of the department in 2020 […]
Carolina Rodrigues
Lending Program Manager
Carolina Rodrigues is NCRC’s Lending Program Manager. She was born in Washington, DC, and has lived in the DMV area forever. Her family is originally from Brazil, and speak Portuguese. She went to high school in Forestville, Maryland, and completed her bachelor’s degree online while working full time. She started her career as a bank […]
Diane Crockett
Chief Financial Officer
Diane Crockett is the Chief Financial Officer of NCRC. Prior to joining NCRC, Diane served as Chief Financial Officer at The Summit Charitable Foundation where she provided strategic leadership for all financial, grantmaking and administrative operations of the foundation. Summit is a private foundation which focuses on equality for women and girls, a resilient Mesoamerican […]
Nzinga Kelliebrew
CRA Specialist
Nzinga Kelliebrew joined NCRC in 2023 as a CRA Specialist. Before joining NCRC, she was a research analyst and deputy team lead at Leadership Connect. She specialized in state and local research, where she tracked and developed prominent political profiles of state and municipal leaders. Nzinga graduated from Marymount University with a Bachelor’s of Science from the College of […]
Haley Schneider
Conference & Events Specialist
Haley Schneider serves as the Conference & Events Specialist for NCRC. Haley received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University, with a focus on Management and Communications. Her involvement with nonprofits and community development projects inspired her to further her education at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, where she earned […]