Vikki Frank, Executive Director
Vikki Frank is honored and proud to lead Credit Builders Alliance - an innovative social enterprise nonprofit creating new solutions for underbanked families in the U.S. to build credit and assets. Vikki is an economic development specialist with 15 years experience creating solutions for international, national and community-based organizations throughout the Americas and Africa. Vikki comes to CBA from the Department of Treasury's CDFI Fund where she helped under write federal funding for Community Development Financial Institutions and strengthen Native CDFIs through training and technical assistance. Prior, Vikki worked to build the capacity of nonprofits and to advance financial education, IDAs, and asset building in underserved communities through site visits, group training and presentations. She has worked with over 200 community-based organizations. She is recognized nationally for her expertise in adapting mainstream asset-building strategies to diverse population. Vikki has been an active member of the Assets Alliance and also co-investigator with the Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis at the University of Southern California to expand university participation in asset building and IDAs. Vikki Frank holds an undergraduate degree from McGill University and a policy degree from Columbia University.
Ryun Miller, Program Associate for Membership
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Ryun Miller brings a variety of experiences to the CBA team. He most recently worked with a housing developer in St. Louis, Missouri, coordinating the construction and financing of historic houses. Additionally, Ryun taught English as a Second Language in Brooklyn, NY at the Academy of Urban Planning. In his free time, Ryun enjoys traveling to Nicaragua, playing soccer, and rehabbing his home. He holds a BA in Political Science and International Relations from Washington University in St. Louis, MO.
Emily Carpenter, Program Associate for Research and Education
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Emily Carpenter brings a range of professional experience to her work at CBA. Most recently, she was a Research Associate with the Center for Social Development, where she worked on state asset-building research and policy. She has also worked in the Texas State Legislature, where she focused on economic development issues, specifically legislation related to Individual Development Accounts. In her free time, Emily enjoys traveling, outdoor sports, and cooking ethnic food. Emily holds a Bachelor’s degree from St. Edward’s University and a Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis.
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