2022 OFN Conference Plenary: The Journey from Opportunity to Justice

Why are CDFIs important? How does economic opportunity lead to justice and change? Everyone in the CDFI field has grappled with these questions at one time or another — and often regularly. In this riveting TED Talk style, three CDFI change makers serving different communities and geographies share what drew them to the field, changes they’ve seen throughout their careers, and where the industry must head next.  

Seth Julyan, EVP, Network Services, Opportunity Finance Network

Calvin Holmes, President, Chicago Community Loan Fund

Jessie Lee, Managing Director, Renaissance Economic Development Corporation

Luis Pastor, President and CEO, Latino Community Credit Union

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