Arlington, VA (April 12, 2024) – Rochdale Capital, a national non-profit community development loan fund, is pleased to announce that Jessie C. Lee has joined its Loan Committee, a subcommittee of its Board of Directors. As a member of Rochdale's Loan Committee, Ms. Lee will play a pivotal role in reviewing loan applications, advising on lending policies, and advancing the organization’s mission to broaden equitable access to affordable capital.
Ms. Lee currently serves as Managing Director of Renaissance Economic Development Corporation, an organization dedicated to transforming low-to-moderate income and immigrant communities in the New York Metro Area by providing low-interest small business loans, training and counseling services. The community development financial institution is affiliated with Asian Americans for Equality. Ms. Lee's appointment underscores Rochdale Capital's commitment to fostering diverse leadership and driving positive change through inclusive financing solutions.
"We are thrilled to welcome Jessie to Rochdale Capital's Loan Committee," remarked Klade Hare, Chief Loan Officer at Rochdale Capital. "Her wealth of experience and dedication to community-driven development will be instrumental in guiding our lending initiatives. Jessie's insights will help us further our goal to advance equitable access to capital and promote community ownership and cooperative enterprises in under-resourced communities."