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Ellie Bistricky
Loan Operations Manager
(408) 516-4693

Hometown: Rochester, MN
Education: BS Accounting

Making a difference in my community by helping to empower and grow small business owners and entrepreneurs is incredibly rewarding. Giving our clients the tools to achieve financial stability will hopefully have a ripple effect with those they come into contact with in their direct communities. Coming alongside them and helping them in the process makes what I do at Opportunity Fund enjoyable and worthwhile.

Devin McAlpine
Business Advisor
(408) 516-4600

Hometown: Santa Clara, CA
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Education: UC Santa Barbara, BA Business

Helping my clients to build the infrastructure to take their businesses to the next level of success is hugely rewarding.

Happy Dayleg
Relationship Manager
(408) 849-4320

Hometown: Fremont, CA
Education: Columbia University, BA Sociology

During my first week at Opportunity Fund, I had the opportunity to attend the loan closing of our client,Carole Wang. After hearing her story and seeing how Opportunity Fund made an impact on her life, I realized how important our work is to the community. This is what inspires me on a daily basis; this is what makes my work worthwhile.

Maggie Diaz
Loan Operations Coordinator
(408) 516-4595

Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Languages Spoken: Spanish, English
Education: Fiscal Accounting

I feel fortunate to work with an organization like this. It is committed in helping people who have a dream of having their own business.

William Cardenas
Loan Consultant
(408) 516-4698

Hometown: Duarte, CA
Languages Spoken: Spanish, Portuguese, English
Education: UC Berkeley, BA; Columbia University, MA

In addition to working with a dedicated and talented staff, I enjoy the opportunity to advocate on behalf of Opportunity Fund and secure capital for entrepreneurs seeking to transform their lives.

Otxin Echaide
Strategic Marketing & Sales Development Manager
(408) 516-4602

Christina Thach
Business Development Officer
(408) 516-4704

Hometown: Silicon Valley, CA
Prior Work: 12 years in banking

It's the little things that we do in life that makes the difference and that's what Opportunity Fund is all about. At the end of the day, feeling good about what you do is what makes everything worthwhile. I am so blessed to be with an organization that values helping the community in achieving their goals.

Alex Dang
Business Development Officer
(408) 516-4708

Languages Spoken: Chinese, English
Education: UCLA, BA; Carnegie Mellon University PPIA

I came to work for Opportunity Fund because it is an organization that constantly looks for innovative tools and ways to empower hard working entrepreneurs.

Jennifer Morales
Client Service Representative
(408) 516-4695

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Languages Spoken: Spanish, English Education: California State University East Bay, Business Administration

I like the idea of working for a company whose impact is seen and felt. It is rewarding to be part of a process that gives people the chance to help themselves.

Marium Eamen
Loan Consultant
(408) 512-2210

Hometown: Fremont, CA
Education: California State University East Bay, Political Science, BA

The best part of my job is being able to offer our clients the opportunity to live out their dreams.

Natalie Brutto
Childcare Consultant
(408) 849-4319