Invest Appalachia’s team in Western NC has been affected by the storm. We are actively involved in recovery and rebuilding efforts. Your donations will directly support impacted communities. Donate here.

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Board of Directors

Board Leadership

Invest Appalachia’s board is the ultimate authority guiding our mission and organizational responsibilities, including financial oversight. Our board members represent every state in IA’s footprint, and their perspectives reflect a variety of place-based organizations including CDFIs, local loan funds, community foundations, private foundations, grassroots organizations, community economic development nonprofits, and former government officials.

Karen Jacobson

she/her

Loan Fund Manager

Woodlands Community Lenders

Elkins, WV

Earl Gohl

he/him

(Retired)

Appalachian Regional Commission

Washington, DC

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