Before joining LEAF Talia worked at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) as a Development Officer. She received her BA and MS from the University of Pittsburgh with a Masters of Social Work in Community, Organization, and Social Action.…Read More

Joined LEAF after a decade as a structural engineer. Small business owner and former board member of FSILG Cooperative. Holds engineering degrees from MIT.…Read More

Joined LEAF in 2019. Co-manages the fund and leads the Mass Food Trust Program. Previously at Boston Private Bank and Root Capital. Holds a master’s from Columbia University.…Read More

Joined LEAF after 20 years at Franklin County CDC. Former Wall Street analyst and Wells Fargo credit officer. Holds an MBA from Rutgers.…Read More

Focuses on community land trust financing. Previously an international equity analyst and portfolio manager. Holds degrees from Harvard, University of Michigan, and Tufts.…Read More

Brings joy to the workplace. Graduate of MSPCA Beginner Pet Obedience Program. Enjoys hikes and naps.…Read More

Gerardo has served as Executive Director of LEAF since 2008, spearheading the Fund’s growth on a national level. He has a background in commercial banking and investment management, including roles at First National Bank of Chicago and John Hancock funds.…Read More

Amy joined LEAF in 2021 with 15 years of experience in office administration and business analysis. Previously worked at Fidelity’s Retirement Services Company as a project manager. Holds a BA in International Studies and served as a Peace Corps agricultural…Read More

Nathan (re)joined LEAF in 2024 with expertise in impact measurement and portfolio construction. Previously worked at PNC Asset Management, Arjuna Capital, and Cambridge Associates. Holds an MBA from Duke University and a BS in Finance and International Development.…Read More

Joined LEAF in 2023. Former Lending Director at Accion, supporting underserved small businesses. Holds a master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy. Serves on boards for YWCA Malden and Women Money Matters.…Read More

Joined LEAF in 2023. Previously worked in data analytics at the Greater Boston Food Bank and in solar project finance at Ameresco. Graduated from MIT with a degree in Mathematical Economics.…Read More

Joined LEAF in 2017. Leads the Elevate Small Business team. Graduated from MIT with a degree in Business Analytics and Operations Research.…Read More