Our Mission
Lending for Evanston and Northwestern Development (LEND) is a student-run, microfinance and consulting organization that empowers entrepreneurs in Evanston to build businesses, create jobs, and reach financial self-sufficiency.
By providing access to microcredit and business development services, LEND connects the Northwestern and Evanston communities under the shared objectives of aiding businesses, economic development, and social change.
President: Lana Sheng
Vice Presidents: Jacqueline Caglar, Shayan Shabani
Executive Team: Anna Feng, Javon Huang, Leila Dhawan
Members: Camille Gerville-Reache, Chelsea Lu, Eli Nacar, Hamid Sharfi, Jordan Stuecken, Lara Choy, Leila Dhawan, Maddie Hwang, Matthew Schlueter, Naavya Sheth, Samantha Ward, Stacey Pierre.
The Board of Directors
Advisory Board
