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2023 Fellows

2023 Fellows

Cameron Bailey
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Rutgers University, Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering

University of Minnesota, Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Director of Development at NEOO Partners
2023
Fellow at Chicago Community Loan Fund
Justin Barrett
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Eastern Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Accepted offer at Corporation of Supportive Housing
2023
Fellow at Corporation of Supportive Housing
Shilvosky Buffaloe
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University of Maryland, Master's in Real Estate Development & Finance

University of Maryland, Master's in Real Estate Development & Finance

Accepted Offer as Senior Project Manager at Diamond & Associates
2023
Fellow at Novagradac
Victor Casanova
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University of California - Riverside, Bachelor of Sciences in Finance

Accepted Assistant Project Manager offer at Highridge Costa
2023
Fellow at Monge Capital
Reese Collins
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University of Houston, BA in Corporate Communications

Georgia State University, Master of Public Policy, Community Planning and Economic Development

Accepted Offer as Senior Loan Closing Specialist at Cherry Bekaert
2023
Fellow at National Trust Investment Corporation
Vanessa Diaz
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CapitalUniversity of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor's in Sociology

Accepted internship offer at New Markets Community Capital
2023
Fellow at New Markets Community
Somala Diby
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Columbia University, Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies/Affairs

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Master in City Planning
2023
Fellow at The Alliance
Joseph Dukes
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South Carolina State University, Bachelor's in Political Science and Government

University of South Carolina, Master of Public Administration
2023
Fellow at Reinvestment Fund
Anthony Graham
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Howard University, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Communications
2023
Fellow at NTCIC
Michael Henderson
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Howard University, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Economics

Accepted extended fellowship offer at Advantage Capital
2023
Fellow at Advantage Capital
Frank Hernandez
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San Francisco State, Bachelor of Science in Finance

California State University, Master of Business Administration in Finance
2023
Fellow at Hunt Capital Partners
Shanti Huang
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California State Polytechnic University, Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management
2023
Fellow at Genesis LA
Gregory Hunter
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Wayne State University, Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
2023
Fellow at Capital Impact
Lamia Jefferson
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The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Public Health with Environmental Health Specialization
2023
Fellow at Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing
Dyesha Jones
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University of Houston-Clear Lake, Bachelor's in Business Administration

Clemson University, Master's in Real Estate Development
2023
Fellow at Community First Fund
Jessica McLemore
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Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies

Georgetown University, Master of Arts in Real Estate

Accepted extended fellowship offer at Stonehenge Capital
2023
Fellow at Stonehenge Capital
Samuel Obasi
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Towson University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accepted Financial Analyst offer at JBG Smith
2023
Fellow at Nonprofit Finance Fund
Welton Pride
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University of Tennessee, BA in Marketing

Vanderbilt Peabody College, Master of Education in Community Development and Action

Accepted extended fellowship offer at AHTCC
2023
Fellow at Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition
Adrienne Roberson
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Clark Atlanta University, Bachelor of Arts in Finance

Columbia University, Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning

Received an offer from a CDFI
2023
Fellow at TruFund Financial Services
Jimmie Robinson
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Bowie State University, Bachelor's in History

Regent University, Masters in Law and Business Management.

Georgetown University, Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate and Sports Industry Management
2023
Fellow at CohnReznick
Norberto Velazquez
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St. John's University, Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics and History

Accepted offer as Consultant with Monge Capital
2023
Fellow at Monge Capital
India Whaley
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, BA in English

University of South Carolina, Doctor of Law

University of South Carolina, MBA in Finance

Accepted offer as Credit Analyst at Truist
2023
Fellow at New Markets Support Company
Jarrid Williams
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Wagner College, Bachelor of Science in Sociology

University of Maryland, Master of Arts in Real Estate Development

Accepted Real Estate Asset Manager offer at Washington Capital Partners
2023
Fellow at National Equity Fund

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