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Open Access announces Wells Fargo as 2024 Leading Fiscal Sponsor at the Trailblazer Level

Posted on August 15, 2024April 22, 2025 by Open Access

Open Access proudly announces Wells Fargo as the 2024 Leading Fiscal Sponsor at the Trailblazer Level for the fellowship program.

2024 Open Access Fellows Announcement

Posted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by Open Access

Open Access, a groundbreaking initiative launched in 2021, committed to enhancing diverse representation in the CDF sector, has announced it’s 2024 fellows of the 4th annual program.

Increasing access and opportunity in community development finance

Posted on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 by Open Access

The Open Access Fellowship program aims to increase Black, Hispanic and Latino representation in a niche area of commercial real estate.

“I Have A Dream” 2024 MLK Day Kickoff Featuring Open Access Alumni

Posted on January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 by Open Access

The virtual Information Session unveiled the fourth Open Access program, featuring Executive Director Rashidah Billups, moderator, and alumni panelists.

“I Have A Dream” 2024 MLK Day Info Session

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Open Access

Featured alumni discuss their career trajectory and how Open Access is Increasing Black and Latinx representation in Community Development Finance

Open Access aims to diversify community development finance (updated)

Posted on January 14, 2024January 14, 2024 by Open Access

Rashidah Billups, Open Access executive director, discusses her role emphasizing diversity in community development finance through the fellowship program.

Open Access Highlighted in Mann Report April 2023

Posted on January 14, 2024January 14, 2024 by Open Access

Open Access highlighted on Mann Report pgs 90-91 (Apr ’23). Emphasizes third year, broadened focus on careers, extended reach geographically, and increased sponsorships.

Hispanic/ Latinx Fellows Discuss Heritage, Career and Impact

Posted on October 30, 2023January 14, 2024 by Open Access

Roz Billups hosted a discussion on heritage, career, and impact with Hispanic/Latinx fellows. View the live-streamed event on playback now.

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