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Nyachoat Kier
Nyachoat Kier Joined the Board of Directors in 2025 I was introduced to the organization in 2018. I am a graduate of the predatory loan program, which helped me build my credit. As a product of refugee resettlement, I feel I can relate to many others from similar backgrounds and socioeconomic circumstances, where a healthy Read more Nyachoat Kier
Sophia Lenarz-Coy
Sophia Lenarz-Coy Joined the Board of Directors in 2025 Sophia has worked in hunger relief her entire career. She is always thinking of creative ways to bring good, culturally connected food to where it’s needed most. Her passion is collaborating with community partners to create a more equitable food system for all. Before becoming executive Read more Sophia Lenarz-Coy
Tyrize Cox
Tyrize Cox Joined the Board of Directors in 2025 I have worked in public service for all of my career, mostly in education. I have a Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities, an MBA from Saint Mary’s, and a K-12 Administrative License. I am an adult daughter’s proud parent and enjoy Read more Tyrize Cox
Shamina Hildreth
Shamina Hildreth Joined the Board of Directors in 2025 Shamina A. Hildreth, MBA is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a strong background in Health Economics and Market Access (HEMA), and currently serving as a HEMA Manager at Boston Scientific. Since joining the company in 2019, Shamina has been instrumental in advancing reimbursement data analytics, Read more Shamina Hildreth
Gratitude & Growth: Our Biggest Investment Yet
May, 2024Exodus Lending works with financially excluded Minnesotans to advance economic justice through consumer lending, community organizing, and advocacy. Visit our website at exoduslending.org↗ (opens in a new tab). Gratitude & Growth:Our Biggest Investment Yet. We are thrilled to announce a transformative 4-year investment from the Bush Foundation to support our newly minted mission of Read more Gratitude & Growth: Our Biggest Investment Yet
Dave Walters
Dave Walters Joined the Board of Directors in 2024 David Walters has been the Vice President of Consumer Lending at Hiway Credit Union since March of 2021. As the VP of Consumer Lending, he oversees all Direct and Indirect lending of Auto, Recreational, Personal and Credit Card Loans. Dave has held this position with other Read more Dave Walters
2022 Annual Report
Exodus Lending’s full Annual Report can be downloaded by following this hyperlink: Annual Report 2022↗ (opens in a new tab) 2022 EL Annual Report by Anika Riewe on Scribd
April 2023 Update
Let’s Talk About Payday Lending Reform Over the years, participants like Desiree have come to us with horror stories of their payday loan experiences. “It was a god-awful mess… I would never recommend that type of loan to anyone.” – Desiree Smith, former payday loan borrower and Exodus Lending program graduate It is their voices Read more April 2023 Update
Roxanny I Armendariz
Roxanny I Armendariz Joined the Board of Directors in 2023 23 yrs ago I asked for a volunteer opportunity at NeDA and the rest is history, I fell in love with nonprofits and the work each do, after 3 years of volunteer work a position was open and I jumped at the opportunity. My role Read more Roxanny I Armendariz
Timothy Anderson
Timothy Anderson Joined the Board of Directors in 2023 My professional background is centered around serving people. From being an Americorps VISTA at Habitat for Humanity Omaha, to being a firefighter/medic in Western Nebraska, to becoming an attorney, my passion lies in helping people with their problems. I gave a presentation to Lutheran Social Services’ Read more Timothy Anderson