Overview

Why are you interested in becoming a Trustee?

To help creative small businesses take the next step in their growth. Often the one barrier preventing individuals from taking the leap to expand their business is affordable funding. Kiva creates that connection.

What is the mission of your organization?

Borrower Due Diligence

How will you decide who to endorse as a borrower? What due diligence will you conduct?

I will only endorse individuals who I have worked with for an extended period of time and who have demonstrated a serious commitment to business growth. I work with hundreds of artists, makers, and other small businesses each year. Over the past nine years I have watched a number of them make the leap and scale up and would like to help others achieve this. But only after I have worked with them personally through one of my businesses and feel they are of strong character and skill.