Vernice Miller-Travis
NCRC Board
WE ACT for Environmental Justice Vernice is one of the nation’s pioneering and most respected thought leaders on environmental justice and the interplay of civil rights and environmental policy. Vernice has vast experience as a civil rights and environmental policy analyst and advocate; consultant for federal and state agencies, foundations and nonprofits; environmental program manager […]
Roberto Barrágan
NCRC Board
Executive Director of the California Community Economic Development Association Roberto Barragan is the Executive Director of the California Community Economic Development Association, a 200 member association committed to community revitalization in diverse urban and rural neighborhoods across the state of California. Roberto assists Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Action Agencies and Community Development Financial Institutions […]
Alejandra Pringle
Communications & Marketing Associate
Esthefany Alejandra Pringle is NCRC’s Communications & Marketing Associate. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a bachelor’s in Marketing. During her undergraduate journey, Alejandra offered to be a volunteer as a Digital Marketing Manager for Lindaben foundation, where she learned and was passionate about helping her community. Alejandra helps the foundation […]
Nichole Nelson, Ph.D.
Senior Policy Advisor
Nichole Nelson, Ph.D. is a Senior Policy Advisor at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. Prior to working at NCRC, Nichole was a Mellon/ACLS Public Fellow and Policy Analyst in the Economic Justice Program of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice. At the Institute, she worked on initiatives to help increase the homeownership rate for […]
Doug Mollett
Workforce Development Program Manager
Doug Mollett is NCRC’s Workforce Development Program Manager. He will be based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before coming to NCRC, Doug was Manager of Economic Empowerment Programs at Easterseals serving Greater Cincinnati. There, he oversaw four workforce development programs designed to help low-income job seekers remove the barriers that were standing in the way of long-term, […]
Ralph Cyrus
Membership Engagement Specialist
Ralph Cyrus is the membership engagement specialist at NCRC. Ralph is an alum of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, holding a bachelor’s degree in political science, with a concentration in legal policy. During his undergraduate career, he interned in the U.S. Senate, and worked with community nonprofits in the Washington metro area as an […]
Rion Dennis
Government Affairs Director
Meet Rion Dennis, NCRC’s new Senior Government Affairs Director. Rion will be essential in overseeing policy priorities and working to influence the federal government along with members of Congress in seeking their support. Rion comes to NCRC from AFR/AFREF, acting as their Advocacy and Legislative Director. He has 20 years of experience in progressive efforts […]
Daniella Djiogan
Small Business Support Services, Associate Director - CDFI
Daniella Djiogan serves as the Small Business Support Services, Associate Director. She previously managed the small business and entrepreneurship program at the Washington DC Economic Partnership where she cultivated strategic partnerships, provided program leadership, developed resources, and assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesses looking to start and grow in the district. Daniella has also worked […]
Larry Cain
NCRC Director of Finance
Larry Cain is the Director of Finance and has over twenty years of nonprofit budgeting and finance experience. As a member of the Finance Team, his responsibilities include monthly budget reporting and analysis, project budget development, organizational budget analysis, as well as overall Finance department leadership. He has a passion for social justice and loves to […]
Manan Shah
Project Specialist
Manan Shah is thrilled to work as the Project Specialist at NCRC and is passionate about efforts to reduce the racial wealth gap. Manan’s passion stems from his experiences in his hometown, Lynchburg, Virginia. As a student of Title I schools, Manan witnessed his low-income, peers of color face systemic barriers such as a lack […]
Stephen Glaude
NCRC Board
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Coalition for Non-Profit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) Stephen Glaude is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Coalition for Non-Profit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED). CNHED is a coalition of non-profits, for profits, financial institutions and others committed to affordable housing and economic opportunities for low-income residents […]
Greg Wilson
Senior Organizer
Greg Wilson joined the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) as senior organizer in January 2022. Greg has worked on Capitol Hill and political campaigns, in video production and strategic communications, event planning and digital video, and as senior northeast regional organizer for NCRC. Living in Delaware, he’s been a fair lending advocate, conducting research, writing […]
Estee Smith
Director of Workforce Development
Estee Smith joined NCRC in April 2022 as Healthy Communities Director where she is responsible for leading the organization’s efforts on workforce development, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) and their intersection with social determinants of health. Prior to NCRC, Estee was responsible for community engagement efforts at Public Broadcasting Service […]
Kaylee Harcrow
Special Assistant, Programs and Strategic Development
Kaylee Harcrow is the Special Assistant for Programs and Strategic Development. She plays a key role in NCRC’s membership and conference planning work. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. During her undergraduate career, Kaylee interned with NCRC’s Development and Communications teams.
Nayeli Pelayo
Operations Director, Community Development Fund
Nayeli Pelayo is Operations Director at NCRC’s Community Development Fund where she oversees the management of the organization’s programs and internal operations. Nayeli has over 10 years of experience working in advocacy for social justice nonprofits with an emphasis in DEI, communications, fundraising and people management at organizations including National Immigration Law Center, American Immigration […]