IFF (CDFI)
Christopher Watkins is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in data strategy and operations across various industries. Currently serving as Chief Data Officer at IFF (CDFI) since April 2024, Christopher previously held significant roles at GoodRx and Walmart eCommerce, where leadership in business intelligence and data teams was emphasized. Early career highlights include impactful positions at Andela, WeSolv, Uber, and Google, each contributing to a robust foundation in finance and strategic planning. Christopher's tenure at PepsiCo involved crafting multimillion-dollar strategic acquisition plans, while project management expertise was demonstrated at Thomson Reuters and Accenture, where successful initiatives enhanced efficiency and client service. Christopher holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and a BA in History from Morehouse College.
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IFF (CDFI)
As a mission-driven lender, real estate consultant, and community developer, IFF cares about much more than the bottom line. That’s why nonprofits trust us to plan, finance, and build the facilities that are critical to their success. Sharing a mission of change drives everything we do. Across the Midwest, we work closely with clients serving low-income communities from every sector, including human service agencies, health centers, schools, housing developers, and grocery stores. Since 1988, we have made over $620 million in loans, leveraged $1.7 billion in community investments, and grown our total managed assets to $498 million.