As a community lender, we already use business as a force for good. As a B Corp, we are inspired to constantly strive to be better—better for our communities, our staff, our borrowers, and the environment.
To reinforce these efforts, we created the “B Team”—a committee comprised of Clearinghouse CDFI employees at all levels. The B Team ensures that our B Corp values remain strong, while also engaging and empowering our employees to help “B the Change”.
Meet the Clearinghouse CDFI B Team:
Mai Nguyen Ha
Name some things on your bucket list: See the ice hotel & northern lights; Live abroad
On an normal Saturday morning, you: I would be sleeping in!
Social issues you care about include: Human rights / Human trafficking
What would you say motivates/drives you? My faith
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? For better or worse, it feels like a family.
Football or Baseball? It’s the same for me as long as there is food and drinks!
Luxury Hotel or Camping Under the Stars? Can I get a luxury hotel bed under the stars?
Cindy Farney
Name some things on your bucket list: Get my motorcycle license and a Harley
On an normal Saturday morning, you: Sleep in, hike with my dog, or Harley ride
Social issues you care about include: World hunger, homelessness, and healthcare for starters… World Peace!!
What would you say motivates/drives you? Passion, making a difference
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? Genuine people, mission, growth opportunity
Cats or Dogs? Dogs! But do like kitties too.
Night in or Night Out? Love Both! What can I say, I’m a hopeless romantic…
Natalie Tomasik
Name some things on your bucket list: Give a TED Talk; Learn to gourmet cook; Be best friends with Taylor Swift
On an normal Saturday morning, you: Sleep late; Explore brunch cafes with my boyfriend
Social issues you care about include: Mental health, especially Alzheimer’s.
What would you say motivates/drives you? I’m a people-pleaser, so I hate letting others down, especially when someone is counting on me.
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? The people and the work we do
Cats or Dogs? Cats always and furrrrrever!
Night in or Night Out? Night in with Netflix, Haagen-Dazs, and a tall glass of pinot
Melissa Brown
Name some things on your bucket list: Ride with tornado chasers; Own a vacation home
On an normal Saturday morning, you: Drink lots of coffee; Read a good book
Social issues you care about include: Women’s equality in the workplace; Animal cruelty
What would you say motivates/drives you? Giving my son a good life; Living comfortably
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? We change lives & remain financially sound.
Taco Bell or Del Taco? Del Taco
Night in or Night Out? In!
Pearl Curbelo
Name some things on your bucket list: Visit all U.S. states, Solve a Rubik’s Cube
On an normal Saturday morning, you: Ditch the make-up, stay in PJ’s
Social issues you care about include: LGBT Adoption Rights, Homelessness
What would you say motivates/drives you? Others! My experiences in life have inspired me to find ways to “make someone’s day” every day.
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? The opportunity to work with individuals making change in our communities
Football or Baseball? Football
Luxury Hotel or Camping Under the Stars? Luxury and a starry night. Glamping!
Avery Ebron
Name some things on your bucket list: Visit every world region; a happy family
On an normal Saturday morning, you: Read, write, binge watch, brunch
Social issues you care about include: Land & water equity, inalienable rights, fatherhood
What would you say motivates/drives you? Love, faith, optimism, curiosity
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? The mixture of selflessness and grit characterized by its people.
Cats or Dogs? The one that actually cares if I survive!
Luxury Hotel or Camping Under the Stars? Camping if it’s safe, with a dog
Ricky Ha
Name some things on your bucket list: Be a prize-winning golfer; Retire well; Get married
On an normal Saturday morning, you: Sleep late and have a relaxing breakfast
Social issues you care about include: Education for children living in poverty in Vietnam
What would you say motivates/drives you? Free time to golf; Staying active and working
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? The friendly people
Football or Baseball? Baseball
Luxury Hotel or Camping Under the Stars? Luxury hotel!
Alanna Smith
Name some things on your bucket list: Travel, Speak fluent Spanish, Earn my MBA
On an normal Saturday morning, you: Sleep in, breakfast with hubby, laundry
Social issues you care about include: Cystinosis; Equal opportunity for women
What would you say motivates/drives you? Love & passion; A zest for my career; The desire to do some good in this world!
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? The mission. We genuinely help people.
Taco Bell or Del Taco? Neither! Taco Bueno!
Football or Baseball? No sports. Esports!
Kristy Ollendorff
Name some things on your bucket list: Visit every country in Europe by 55; Retire by 60
On an normal Saturday morning, you: Schlep kids to soccer and swimming or hit the gym
Social issues you care about include: Empowering girls and women; tolerance
What would you say motivates/drives you? Making a difference: at home & at work!
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? We embrace new ideas and empower staff.
Cats or Dogs? I can’t live without either!
Luxury Hotel or Camping Under the Stars? A 5 star hotel OR camping; No in-between!
Colin Wegener
Name some things on your bucket list: Hike Pacific Crest Trail; Pilot a plane; Scuba dive
On an normal Saturday morning, you: Go on a bike ride or hike; Learn to golf
Social issues you care about include: Increasing housing development
What would you say motivates/drives you? Doing the best I can at home and at work
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? Opportunity for advancement & low stress
Football or Baseball? Baseball
Luxury Hotel or Camping Under the Stars? Camping
Lacey Dixon
Name some things on your bucket list: Visit Ireland; Master different accents.
On an normal Saturday morning, you: Sleep in; Watch Netflix.
Social issues you care about include: Environment; Gender equality
What would you say motivates/drives you? My passions; Performing in local theater; Math
What do you love about Clearinghouse CDFI? The people & projects- I learn from them.
Taco Bell or Del Taco? Taco Bell
Night in or Night Out? Night out