Stephen Guzman

Stephen Guzman, MPA, currently serves as a Pre-Purchase Specialist and Post Closing Administrator at Guaranteed Rate, where responsibilities include aggregating investor conditions and optimizing administrative tasks to enhance team efficiency. Prior positions at Guaranteed Rate include Post Closing Analyst and Post Collateral Assistant, which provided in-depth exposure to the mortgage industry. Previous experience includes roles at 16 On Center as a Barista/Server, and at Access Ventures as a Program Associate and Intern, focusing on housing affordability and social impact investments. Early in the career, Stephen worked at the Portland Promise Center as both an Operations Intern and Youth Specialist, and served as a Manager at Chick-fil-A. Stephen holds a Master of Public Administration from DePaul University, alongside a Graduate Certificate in Community Development and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.