Sam Centellas

Sam Centellas is an experienced professional currently serving as the Interim Executive Director of CDFI Friendly South Bend, where the organization aims to connect local borrowers with lenders. With over two decades in consulting and nonprofit leadership, Centellas founded OutSight Design and Consulting, providing services for non-profit organizations. A TV show host for WNIT's "Education Counts," Centellas contributes to discussions on modern education. In addition, Centellas has served on the Board of Trustees for the Sigma Lambda Beta Education Foundation and held various leadership roles in higher education, including Executive Director positions at La Casa de Amistad and Director of Student Life at multiple institutions. Centellas holds a Master's degree in College Student Affairs Leadership from Grand Valley State University and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Communications from Western Michigan University.