About Us

A New Roadmap

2025

NALCAB launches a new strategic plan, a roadmap designed to build transformational wealth in Latino communities to create a more prosperous nation and a stronger economy for all.

The 4 C's

Capital

Offering member organizations lending, loan guarantees, grants, and impact investment opportunities to help sustain or grow their work. NALCAB also links members to external funding opportunities and provides guidance on accessing federal, corporate, and philanthropic capital.


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Capacity Building

Providing individualized and culturally-focused technical assistance, webinars and workshops, as well as tailored training and guidance to members.


  • CDFI certification and loan fund capitalization

  • Local and national small business policy
    Small business development and lending best practices

  • Developing performance indicators and data management tools

  • Enhancing program and organizational sustainability


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Collective Voice

Advocating at the local, state and federal levels on key issues affecting our members and their communities. Providing advisory services and recommendations to government agencies and congressional offices.


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Community

Bringing member nonprofits together, fostering peer-to-peer connections and providing training opportunities including leadership development programs (Pete Garcia and LEAD fellowships) NALCAB’s annual National Conference, regional Cafecitos, roundtables, and convenings.


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The Team

Nalcab is made of a diverse community of industry experts to support our impact and community. Since 2004, we've grown from a team of six to an industry-leading powerhouse of talent.

Chief Financial Officer

Nelly Rojas-Moreno

Nelly Rojas-Moreno | Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Nelly Rojas-Moreno is responsible for leading NALCAB’s finance and accounting departments as well as real estate acquisition management, compliance, legal and administration functions.

President & CEO

Marla Bilonick

Marla Bilonick | President & CEO

Marla Bilonick serves as President and CEO of NALCAB. She is a seasoned leader in economic and community development with over 20 years of experience

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Levar Martin

Levar Martin | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Levar Martin serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, responsible for overseeing NALCAB’s national programs and special projects, operations, lending, and HR/Organizational Culture.

Senior Director of Programs

Jeremy Carter

Jeremy Carter | Senior Director of Programs

Jeremy Carter oversees the management of NALCAB’s Small Business Investment, Neighborhood Development, and Financial Capability programs and the delivery of TA, grantmaking, resources, and training for each.

Chief Program Officer

Holly Frindell

Holly Frindell | Chief Program Officer

Holly Frindell is Chief Program Officer and oversees NALCAB’s Neighborhood Development, Financial Capability, Small Business, and Training & Leadership Development program areas.

Senior Director of Human Resources and Organizational Culture

Eartha Cruz

Eartha Cruz | Senior Director of Human Resources and Organizational Culture

Eartha Cruz oversees all aspects of human resources administration and performance management.

Sr. Director of Programs

Colton Powell

Colton Powell | Sr. Director of Programs

Colton leads NALCAB’s Neighborhood Development and Rural Capacity Building programs and advisory services to local governments and public housing authorities.

Sr. Director of Lending

Brenda Lozano

Brenda Lozano | Sr. Director of Lending

Brenda Lozano serves as NALCAB’s Senior Director of Lending, advancing the organization’s mission-oriented lending and investment activities.

Chief External Affairs Officer

Alejandra Amaroli

Alejandra Amaroli | Chief External Affairs Officer

Alejandra Amaroli serves as Chief External Affairs Officer at NALCAB, where she leads the functional areas of Communications, Resource Development, Membership, and Impact Assessment

Senior Director of Sustainable Futures

Ana Sandoval

Ana Sandoval | Senior Director of Sustainable Futures

Ana Sandoval serves as NALCAB’s Senior Director of Sustainable Futures, where she leads national programs and partnerships that support forward-looking community development.

Uplifting Latino Contributions for a More Prosperous Economy