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I’ve enjoyed a successful, rewarding executive career in the banking and FinTech space…
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Another Voice: Surprise! The PPP's sequel is better than the original
Another Voice: Surprise! The PPP's sequel is better than the original
By Virginia Varela
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After nearly six incredible years, I am announcing my departure from Funding Circle US. As I reflect on my journey, I am filled with immense…
After nearly six incredible years, I am announcing my departure from Funding Circle US. As I reflect on my journey, I am filled with immense…
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Are you a fintech that is thinking about becoming a bank? Read this…
Are you a fintech that is thinking about becoming a bank? Read this…
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So proud to see the continued diversity of gender, race, and age of the conductors and headliners for the upcoming Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera…
So proud to see the continued diversity of gender, race, and age of the conductors and headliners for the upcoming Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Publications
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What could the Fed have done with Silicon Valley and other high-risk banks?
Sacramento Business Journal
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House should pass banking reform for small banks and consumers
Sacramento Business Journal
Honors & Awards
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Best Places to Work
Sacramento Business Journal
Awarded separately in two consecutive years, 2022 and 2023. Based on anonymous survey of all reporting staff.
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Corporate Citizen Award, Champion for the Arts
Sacramento Business Journal
Recognizing the many hours of service donated to the region's nonprofit organizations, and especially contributing to the arts.
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Most Admired CEO Honoree
Sacramento Business Journal
Ranked most admired CEO in Sacramento by business peers.
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Follow Her Lead Award
Comstock's Magazine
Among top female banking leaders recognized for outstanding industry contributions.
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Honored among Region’s Most Powerful Business Executives
Sacramento Magazine (Power of 300 List)
Spotlighting the most powerful business executives and civic leaders in the Sacramento region.
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Fifth Most Profitable Bank in California
S&P Global
Golden Pacific Bank ranked fifth most profitable bank in 2018.
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Women Who Mean Business Award
Sacramento Business Journal
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Community Service Award
Yuba Sutter Chamber of Commerce
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National Community Commitment Award for "Nontraditional Borrower and Underbanked"
American Bankers Association
GPB top SBA 7a lender in the US for small business loans under $20,000 funding almost 20% of the national total loan amount of this type
Organizations
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California Bankers Association
Board Director and Chair of Government Relations Committee
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Friends of Traditional Bankers
Board Vice Chair and Western Banker Organizational Lead
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American Bankers Association
Council Member and Advisor for Community Bankers
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Mercy Pedalers
President of the Board
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Sacramento Philharmonic Symphony and Opera
President of the Board, Director
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National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
Member
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Digital Currency Company
Advisory Consultant
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Graduate School of Banking at University of Colorado
Adjunct Faculty Member
-Taught two courses on banking leadership and FinTech lending for small businesses.
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USAID & SEACEN Centre
Economic Banking Consultant & Instructor
-Facilitated financial training, including on US banking and regulatory structure, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for central banks in APAC region and The Central Bank of Libya. Advised Community Bank of Egypt, Cairo on small business lending practices and bank turnaround strategies.
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Women in Banking Mixer and Mercy Pedalers What an incredible evening at the Women in Banking Mixer in Sacramento! Thanks to the FHLBank of San…
Women in Banking Mixer and Mercy Pedalers What an incredible evening at the Women in Banking Mixer in Sacramento! Thanks to the FHLBank of San…
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One of the great strengths of American finance is the system of community banks that are an important source of capital for small and mid-sized…
One of the great strengths of American finance is the system of community banks that are an important source of capital for small and mid-sized…
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Colorado Bankers Association , Lindsay Muniz and I can wait to get started!
Colorado Bankers Association , Lindsay Muniz and I can wait to get started!
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Thank you Upstart and Matt Snow for having me on the Leaders in Lending podcast. It was great to talk about bank-fintech partnerships and strategies…
Thank you Upstart and Matt Snow for having me on the Leaders in Lending podcast. It was great to talk about bank-fintech partnerships and strategies…
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Thank you Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco for sponsoring the California Bankers Association Women in Banking Mixer.
Thank you Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco for sponsoring the California Bankers Association Women in Banking Mixer.
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