Our board
A board of practitioners, not observers.
Open Access is governed by people who structure New Markets Tax Credit deals, syndicate credits, write the legal opinions, and manage the assets. They know exactly which doors have been closed, because they work behind them.
Governance
Nine practitioners and two alumni representatives.
Select any member to read their full biography.
Co-founder and co-chair of the boardJeff MongeManaging Partner, Monge CapitalRead biography 
Co-founder and co-chair of the boardGina NisbethPresident and Founder, 9th & ClintonRead biography 
Board memberKermit BillupsExecutive Vice President, GreenlineRead biography 
Board memberDavid G. ClowerPresident and CEO, National Trust Community Investment CorporationRead biography 
Alumni board representativeNicole DillardOpen Access fellow, 2021 cohortRead biography 
Alumni board representativeJa'Shar HartleyOpen Access fellow, 2021 cohortRead biography 
Board memberRobin HoustonSenior Asset Manager, U.S. Bancorp Impact FinanceRead biography 
Board memberBlair KincerRetired Partner, Novogradac & Company LLPRead biography 
Board memberLiliana Aide MongeCo-founder and CEO, SabioRead biography 
Board memberLillian PlataFounder, TUS Advisory GroupRead biography 
Board memberAshley WicksAttorney, Butler Snow LLPRead biography
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The staff who run the program day to day.
The board sets direction. A small team handles recruitment, curriculum, host matching, and the placement work that happens after graduation.
Lead by example in your industry.
Host a fellow, sponsor a cohort, or tell us where your team needs talent. We will take it from there.