Cynthia Newell serves as chief impact officer at City First Bank, where she works across the institution to align mission, partnerships, capital, and impact data with the bank’s broader strategy. Her work focuses on how mission-driven financial institutions build the systems and relationships needed to deliver consistent, scalable impact in underserved communities.
Cynthia has spent much of her career working alongside CDFIs, public agencies, and other mission-driven organizations to expand access to capital and strengthen inclusive financial systems. She brings a collaborative, systems-oriented perspective shaped by long-standing partnerships across the field.
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