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What is The iDAC Foundation?

The iDAC Foundation was founded in 2020 as IDiF (the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Finance) by Caryn Effron, Dessy Levinson, Samantha Katz and a community of impact leaders as a nonprofit organization driving equitable access to capital to accelerate economic justice, power and influence.

In May 2024, we announced that IDiF will be joining iDAC, Inc. and changing its name to The iDAC Foundation, Inc.

The IDAC Foundation recognizes the importance of capital as the oxygen to all industries. Each industry's diverse needs and uses of capital vary, requiring a solution to synchronize the myriad of efforts. At the IDAC Foundation, we are committed to amplifying and educating through thought leadership, coalitions, and resource sharing to illuminate the path toward a more inclusive financial sector.

iDAC Foundation Leadership

iDAC Foundation Board of Directors

NILZA SERRANO

Chair of the Board of Directors

President & CEO, Serrano & Associates

PURVI GANDHI

Treasurer of the Board of Directors

Managing Partner, Quain Investments

DANIEL VILLAO

Secretary of the Board of Directors

CEO, Intelligent Partnerships 

SAM AUSTIN

Chair & Founder, IDAC 

Partner, NEPC

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Edward Rozell

 

Senior Vice President,

Aristotle Capital

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Sasha Talcott, CFA

 

Managing Director, KKR

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