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Yvonne Chavez is an experienced professional in strategic initiatives and fund development, currently working at CDC Small Business Finance since September 2016, where responsibilities include planning and implementing fund development strategies for various programs. Yvonne also serves as a Nonprofit Strategist & Trainer at The Nonprofit-Preneur since September 2018. Previous roles include SBDC Business Consultant at Long Beach City College, Independent Consultant for Community & Economic Development, Project Manager at Circlepoint, Director of Business Assistance & Development at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, Vice President and CRA Officer at Community Bank, Sr. Business Development Officer at Charo Community Development, Project Director at Crystal Stairs, Inc., and Strategic Planning Consultant at First 5 LA. Educational qualifications include a BS in Public Policy & Management and a Master's in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California, along with multiple certifications in economic development.