The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, a distinguished group of leaders whose expertise, vision, and commitment to advancing economic opportunity will help guide The Alliance’s mission in the year ahead. Each is also a member of The Alliance, leading a CDFI in their own community. That dual role keeps our mission grounded in the realities in the field.
We are honored to welcome the following leaders to our 2026 Board:
- Chair: Ron Brooks, Jr., President, River City Capital Investment Corporation
- Vice Chair: Hilda Kennedy, Founder & President, AmPac Business Capital
- Treasurer: Paul Jones, Chief Executive Officer, ProsperUs Detroit
- Secretary: Tate Hill, President & CEO, Access Plus Capital
- Dr. Gene Gelgelu, Founder, President & CEO, African Economic Development Solutions
- Alvertis Brooks, Jr., Executive Director, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund
- Sharon Joseph, President & CEO, Harlem Commonwealth Council & Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund
These leaders bring deep experience in community development finance, entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, and economic empowerment. Their collective knowledge and dedication will help strengthen The Alliance’s work to support Black-led CDFIs and the communities they serve nationwide.
Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Board of Directors. We look forward to the leadership, collaboration, and impact they will bring as we continue advancing our mission together.
