Edgar Lopez

Edgar Lopez is an experienced professional with a strong background in neighborhood revitalization, workforce development, and economic development. Currently serving as the Director of Neighborhood Revitalization and Workforce Development at Elizabeth Development Company since February 2014, Edgar Lopez specializes in grant writing, program administration, and implementation of initiatives such as the NJDCA Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credits and Community Development Block Grants. Previous roles include Project Manager and UEZ Coordinator at Elizabeth Development Company, Associate Pastor at Evangel Hispanic Church, Inc., and Administrator in both Evangel Hispanic Church, Inc. and Evangel Day School. Edgar Lopez holds a Master of Professional Studies in Urban Ministry from Alliance Theological Seminary, a Diploma in Biblical Studies from the Latin American Bible Institute, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Rutgers University.