Monica Edwards

Monica Edwards is an experienced financial executive specializing in community investment and economic development. Currently serving as SVP, Director of New Markets Tax Credits at TruFund Financial Services, Monica has previously held leadership positions, including Managing Director at Community First Lending, where the focus was on funding underserved entrepreneurs to create Black wealth. Notable roles include Chief Opportunity Zone Officer for the City of Oakland, Managing Partner at Skytree Capital Partners, and President at both BRIDGE IMPACT CAPITAL and The Monarch Group, emphasizing structured finance and high-impact investments. With a strong foundation in finance, Monica holds degrees from Princeton University and Clark Atlanta University, along with a certificate from the University of Southern California in Real Estate Development.