GUIDING OUR WORK
Advisory Board
NDC's Advisory Board plays a vital role in maximizing our resources and improving upon the efficiency of our advocacy to yield better results.
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Adam Falk
Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs, Charter Communications
Adam has a career spanning 30 years in government and government affairs >>
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Doug Krause
Vice Chairman and Chief Corporate Officer, East West Bank
Doug has over 20 years of experience overseeing anti-money laundering programs
Guillermo Sandoval
Guillermo has over 20 years in Community Development experience working with underserved communities
Cristian Correa
National Diversity Lending Manager, Caliber Home Loans
A 20-year veteran of the mortgage industry, Cristian has held positions of leadership in a variety of areas. >>
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Luthern Williams
Head of School, New Roads School
20+ years of visionary, entrepreneurial leadership in education >>
Steve Ely
CEO, eCredable
Steve has been in the software and technology industry for a very long time
Ed Rodriguez
National Advocate and Education Consultant
Serves as a Consultant of various nonprofits >>
Steve Arnold
Sr. EVP / General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Pacific Premier Bank
Steve has more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry and oversees corporate.. >>
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Karen Gados
Founder and Managing Partner
Pikes Peak Capital
Karen is Founder and Managing Partner of Pikes Peak Capital, a mission-forward real estate investment company. >>
John Sotoodeh
Chief Operating Officer, Banc Of California
In his role as COO of the Company, Mr. Sotoodeh oversees a broad range of services across the Company, including..>>
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Jeff Lim
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Fred Lambright
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Angelo Varsobia
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Edythe Repoff
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Marcela Palos
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Roberta Cone
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Elizabeth Cortez
Founder/VP of Sales Channel, My Telecomm
Elizabeth Cortez, a highly accomplished professional, has dedicated over 20 years to her career, showcasing an..>>
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Walter Njboke
Founder of Winston & Lee
Walter Njboke’s life mission is to become a philanthropist. Mr. Njboke was born and raised in Amaigbo, Nigeria...>>