National Development Council
Rosalind Paaswell has had a diverse range of work experience. Rosalind began their career in 1982 at the City of Chicago, Department of Economic Development, where they served as Acting Commissioner and then First Deputy Commissioner until 1988. In 1990, they joined the American Woman's Economic Development Corporation as President and CEO, a role they held until 1994. In 1996, they transitioned to the National Development Council, where they held various roles, including Vice President and eventually CEO of NDC Resources Inc.
Rosalind Paaswell attended Barnard College from 1955 to 1959, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts.
National Development Council
NDC acts as partner, teacher, advisor, investor, developer and lender, bringing together technical know-how and capital for community and economic investment. We work with local and state governments and community-based organizations to help them create and implement their own unique economic and community development strategies. Over the years, our programs and services have evolved to reflect the changing policy environment, adding services and products to meet emerging needs. We provide technical assistance, professional training, small-business lending, debt and equity financing for residential, commercial, public, and nonprofit facilities. Our nationally-recognized training programs help build a professional workforce in economic and community development that can advance and sustain progress in their communities.