by Miles Tonini | Jul 24, 2023
Karla Rivas Head of People Karla Rivas, Head of People at the Community Economic Defense Project, was born in El Salvador and is a Gates Millennium Scholar graduate from Texas State University, currently pursuing her MBA at Colorado State University and serving as the...
by Miles Tonini | Jun 16, 2023
Becky Nelson Chief Financial Officer Becky Nelson is the Chief Financial Officer at the Community Economic Defense Project. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Stepping Stones International, where she serves as Chair of the Finance Committee. She has 15 years...
by Miles Tonini | May 26, 2023
Jesse Loper Director of Foreclosure Defense Jesse Loper is the Director of Foreclosure Defense at CED Law. He leads a team that defends homeowners against foreclosure and other threats to their homeownership. Jesse started his legal career at the U.S. Department of...
by Miles Tonini | May 26, 2023
Antonio Bendezu Director of Eviction Defense Antonio Bendezu is a Director of Eviction Defense at CED Law. He supervises and assists a team of lawyers that provides legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction and other housing instabilities. Antonio...
by Miles Tonini | Nov 18, 2022
Sam Gilman Co-Founder and Co-CEO Sam Gilman is co-founder and co-CEO at the Community Economic Defense Project. Gilman designed and manages CEDP’s emergency rental assistance and eviction diversion program, which has been cited by the White House, HUD, and news...