Ep. 44 | Xiomara Peña VP of External Engagement at Small Business Majority | Special Segment

On this bonus episode brought to you from the Access To Capital Summit in Ft. Pierce Florida Xiomara joins Tom to talk about capital access and what Small Business Majority has been doing in their small business communities in California. Xiomara brought her expertise to the Treasure Coast and talked to a group of bankers and organizations that are all sharing the effort to make the Treasure Coast a better place for businesses to grow by gaining access to capital. 

Xiomara Peña drives Small Business Majority’s external engagement efforts toward a more inclusive and equitable economy that directly benefits entrepreneurs in underserved communities. Alongside the organization’s small business engagement team, she works collaboratively on strengthening relationships with policymakers, small business owners, and organizations across the country to amplify our equity lens in all areas of our work. Xiomara has extensive experience supporting small businesses, particularly those run by people of color, women, and immigrants. Prior to joining Small Business Majority, Xiomara piloted business retention programs for the City of Los Angeles and programs geared toward empowering at-risk youth. She also has extensive experience as a business owner, community organizer, and campaign manager.

 

 

Connect with Xiomara Peña we've listed her social media links ⏬

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/xio-pena

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/xiopartnersco

Instagram : @xio_pena