Carol Oconnell

Carol OConnell is an experienced professional in business development and advisory services, currently serving as Vice President at Pursuit since February 2016, where responsibilities include providing technical assistance to small business owners for capital access and growth. OConnell previously worked as a Program Consultant at Fairfield County's Community Foundation, focusing on implementing outcome-based frameworks for grantmaking and launching strategic initiatives. A significant portion of OConnell's career was dedicated to PM Capital, holding roles such as Director of Credit in Portfolio Risk Management and Underwriting, as well as Senior Credit Officer, with a focus on risk assessment and portfolio development. OConnell holds an Executive Master of Public Administration from NYU Wagner, an MBA in Finance from St. John University NY, and a B.S. in Finance from the University at Albany.