About
The Silicon Valley Microfinance Network (SVMN) is a grassroots organization for people in the SF Bay Area (and beyond) interested in learning about microfinance, microcredit, and related finance, economic, and development topics. Our mission is to mobilize the Bay Area’s resources to increase the impact of microfinance in reducing global poverty. We do this by connecting, educating, and engaging people in the field of microfinance.
SVMN is a microfinance community, and we welcome you to join us. We run a monthly Speaker Series, bringing in microfinance leaders to speak about current trends and challenges in the field; we provide regular networking opportunities for people working in or interested in microfinance; we offer microfinance training courses; we participate in conferences; and we connect job-seekers and volunteers to opportunities through our job board. Please sign up for our mailing list to find out about upcoming programs. Our events and programs are open to the public. See you at an event soon!
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April Newman | is our Interim Executive Director. |
The SVMN Board of Directors are:
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Tracey Pettengill Turner – |
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Dave McClure – 500 Hats LLC, Kiva (advisor) |
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Maya Chorengel – |
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Sean Foote – |
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Elizabeth Funk – |
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Jonathan Lewis – |
If you would like to join the SVMN email list on Yahoo! Groups, please click here or send an email to SVmicrofinance-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
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