Messay Derebe is the General Director of the Anacostia Arts Center. A seasoned leader with a diverse career that spans finance, arts management, social impact, and government service, she rejoins…

Small Business Relationship Manager, Maryland With over 20 years in the banking and real estate industries, Sean Mitchell joins the Wacif team as a small business relationship manager with an…

Program Director, Enterprising Women of Color DMV Business Center Marisela Rodela is the Program Director for the Enterprising Women of Color DMV Business Center (EWOC) at the Washington Area Community…

Small Business Relationship Manager, Northern Virginia Eric works as a Small Business Relationship Manager at Wacif. He is primarily focused on businesses in Northern Virginia. He is passionate about helping…

Associate Creative Director, Anacostia Arts Center A Howard University Film Degree, progressive political insight, and desire to assist non-profits, mixed with a little black girl magic give you Jess! You…

Senior Program Coordinator and Special Projects Esthanette started her career in mental health, focusing on Black womxn’s health and wellness while living in Boston. She moved to D.C. to pursue her master’s…

Supporter Engagement and Stewardship VISTA Daniella Ukpabi is the CNHED Stewardship & Engagement VISTA at the Washington Area Community Investment Fund. In this unique role committed to local community development…

Education & Advisory Services Manager Rasul provides coaching and capacity-building technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Rasul has more than 15 years’ experience in business development, marketing, digital…

Program Director, Enterprising Women of Color DMV Business Center Messay Derebe leads the Enterprising Women of Color Program, a U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) funded initiative…

Program Manager Lyals Battle is the Program Manager for Wacif’s Small Business Programs, where he provides management of different grant programs, one-on-one counseling, and technical assistance to small businesses in…