Stacy Zielinski

Stacy Zielinski, MBA, currently serves as the Initiate Director at Northern Initiatives since March 2024, and has been a CDFI Consultant with The Eckblad Group since September 2015, specializing in aiding mission-driven organizations that support underserved businesses. Prior experience includes the role of Community Development Director at CNote from February 2019 to June 2023, Owner of Sachen Contemporary Imports, LLC from April 2011 to December 2021, and Loan Origination Partner at C7a from October 2016 to February 2018. Stacy also served as a Loan Officer for the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation from August 2013 to July 2015, and as a Senior Small Business Consultant for the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation from September 2007 to September 2013, alongside previous leadership as Community Learning Center Director for the South Milwaukee School District from March 2003 to September 2007. Education includes an MBA from Alverno College and a Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University.