Barbara Jones

Barb Jones

Director of Finance, Community Development Fund

Braelyn Spitler

Senior Development Associate

Braelyn Spitler is the Senior Development Associate for the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Braelyn received her bachelor of science from Emerson College in Boston, with a focus on political communications, pre-law and peace & social justice. Her background lies between the intersection of nonprofit grassroots fundraising, political advocacy and campaign […]

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Mike Mathis

Director of Information Technology

Mike Mathis is NCRC’s Director of Information Technology. His main responsibilities are to oversee the day-to-day operation of NCRC’s technology infrastructure as well as future improvements. Mike brings to his role over 15 years of broad IT experience. Previously, he worked in the private sector where he held several IT positions in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, […]

David Arriola

David Arriola

Director of Lending and Chief Credit Officer

David is a lending professional with a deep commitment to fostering community relationships, his career has been shaped by this belief. Over the years, He’s had the privilege of working in small business finance, where he’s strived to make a tangible difference by improving access to capital especially for those in underserved markets. He has […]

Dia Henderson

Dia Henderson

Community Impact Program Manager

Dia Henderson is the Program Manager for Community Impact at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and a proud Milwaukee, Wisconsin native. With a background in housing initiatives, Dia has focused on connecting residents to quality housing opportunities in Milwaukee through community outreach and organizational partnerships. She holds a master’s degree in educational policy from […]

Timatha Goff

Timantha Goff

Managing Editor and Writer

Timantha Goff (she/her) is NCRC’s Managing Editor and Writer. She was previously the Portfolio Director for the University of Chicago Crime Lab where, in addition to providing project and operations management support for a variety of programs, she assisted the Public Affairs team with producing communications materials on behalf of several programming and research initiatives. […]

Lauren Wolters

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

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

Victoria Hausch

Fair and Equitable Opportunity Program Specialist

Victoria Hausch is the Fair and Equitable Opportunity Program Specialist 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 […]

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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, trade, […]

Molly Thomas

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

Bakari Levy

Government Affairs Associate

Bakari Levy serves as a Government Affairs Associate for NCRC’s Policy and Government Affairs Team, specializing in policy issues related to AI, Technology, and Financial Services. Prior to working for NCRC, Bakari received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Central State University and pursued a career in the technology sector after graduating. Bakari also has […]

Jacelyn Matthews

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 board member

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, […]