Ebony L. Perkins

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Bio: Ebony Perkins is a dedicated, solution-oriented social entrepreneur whose heartbeat is community. She has a demonstrated ability of working with investors and philanthropists to help them make smart and strategic decisions. As the Director of Impact Investments at a Fortune 500 company, Ebony advances their national social impact and tax credit investment strategy. She also helps advance their philanthropic efforts by leading a community engagement initiative in nearly 40 markets across the country. Before that role, she served as the Vice-President of Investor Relations at Self-Help, one of the nation's largest community development financial institutions. Ebony also co-hosts the Renegade Capital Podcast, an activist’s podcast for finance and investments. She interviews thought leaders who go into the ring every day to fight against the racist, sexist, and exclusive norms established by traditional financial and capital systems.