Justice Climate Fund Appoints Amir Kirkwood As Chief Executive Officer

Jul 10, 2024•about 1 year ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Justice Climate Fund

Amir Kirkwood

WashingtonNon ProfitCommunities

Description

The announcement by the Justice Climate Fund (JCF) Board of Directors about the appointment of Amir Kirkwood as the organization's new CEO. Amir Kirkwood, with over two decades of experience in local economic development investments, will lead the nonprofit as it implements its Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) program, part of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) program.

Company Information

Company

Justice Climate Fund

Location

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

About

The Justice Climate Fund (JCF), founded by the Community Builders of Color Coalition, is a purpose-built nonprofit created by experienced mission-driven lenders and climate equity leaders that represent Black, Latino/a, Asian and indigenous organizations. JCF anchors and empowers a diverse coalition of community lenders to more quickly, efficiently and successfully deploy affordable, accessible financial assistance to enable families, communities and businesses in low-income and disadvantaged areas to save money while investing in a greener and safer future. JCF is committed to meeting or exceeding GGRF objectives and to driving responsible, impact-driven finance at scale, nationwide.

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