Charlene Franke

Charlene Franke is an experienced professional in loan servicing and underwriting, currently serving as the Loan Servicing & Underwriting Manager at the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) since February 2025, where responsibilities include managing a $10MM+ loan portfolio. Prior to LEDC, Charlene worked as an Analyst in the Capital Innovation Lab at LISC Strategic Investments, underwriting small business investments and managing deals through to asset management. At the Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif), Charlene held various roles, including Senior Loan Operations Analyst, where operational redesign was implemented to enhance lending capabilities. Charlene’s earlier experiences include roles in entrepreneurial development, change agent internships, and research assistance at the University of Michigan, where education was attained, culminating in a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).