Julie Castro Abrams
Chief Executive Officer at Womens Initiative for Self Employment
Profile
Julie Castro Abrams is the founder of How Women Lead.
She currently holds multiple positions including Chief Executive Officer at Womens Initiative for Self Employment, Advisory board member at LENDonate, Inc., Managing Partner at How Women Invest LLC, and Advisory board member at Nia Impact Advisors LLC.
Previously, she worked as Director at UnidosUS and The Association for Enterprise Opportunity Inc. She received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in 1989.
Julie Castro Abrams active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Initiative for Self Employment | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-11-21 |
How Women Invest LLC
 How Women Invest LLC Investment ManagersFinance How Women Invest LLC (How Women Invest) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Julie Abrams, Erika Cramer, Rika Nakazawa and Heather Jerrehian. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2019-12-31 |
| How Women Lead | Chief Executive Officer | - |
LENDonate, Inc.
 LENDonate, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services LENDonate, Inc. operates as an online platform that unites qualified nonprofits with lenders for quick funding of low-cost loans. It offers sponsorship programs for private individuals, board members and financial institutions. The company was founded by Vivienne Hsu in 2015 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-31 |
Nia Impact Advisors LLC
 Nia Impact Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Nia Impact Advisors LLC, dba Nia Impact Capital (Nia), is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser and wealth management firm headquartered in Oakland, California. The firm was founded by Kristin Hull in 2017. Nia provides investment advisory services to numerous clients. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-12-31 |
Former positions of Julie Castro Abrams
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Association for Enterprise Opportunity Inc.
 The Association for Enterprise Opportunity Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association for Enterprise Opportunity provides microenterprise development services. It provides its team members with a forum, information, and voice to promote enterprise opportunity for people and communities. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
UnidosUS
 UnidosUS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services UnidosUS conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas: assets and investments, civil rights and immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Julie Castro Abrams
| Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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UnidosUS
UnidosUS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services UnidosUS conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas: assets and investments, civil rights and immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The Association for Enterprise Opportunity Inc.
The Association for Enterprise Opportunity Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association for Enterprise Opportunity provides microenterprise development services. It provides its team members with a forum, information, and voice to promote enterprise opportunity for people and communities. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
| Womens Initiative for Self Employment | |
LENDonate, Inc.
LENDonate, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services LENDonate, Inc. operates as an online platform that unites qualified nonprofits with lenders for quick funding of low-cost loans. It offers sponsorship programs for private individuals, board members and financial institutions. The company was founded by Vivienne Hsu in 2015 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Technology Services |
How Women Invest LLC
How Women Invest LLC Investment ManagersFinance How Women Invest LLC (How Women Invest) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Julie Abrams, Erika Cramer, Rika Nakazawa and Heather Jerrehian. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Nia Impact Advisors LLC
Nia Impact Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Nia Impact Advisors LLC, dba Nia Impact Capital (Nia), is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser and wealth management firm headquartered in Oakland, California. The firm was founded by Kristin Hull in 2017. Nia provides investment advisory services to numerous clients. | Finance |
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