Amir Kirkwood

Amir Kirkwood has a diverse and extensive work experience. Amir currently holds the position of President and CEO at Virginia Community Capital, a statewide community development financial institution (CDFI) focused on various areas such as small businesses, affordable housing, clean energy, and food access. Prior to this role, they served as the Chief Investment and Network Officer at Opportunity Finance Network and also held the position of Chief Lending and Investment Officer at the same organization. Amir has also worked as the First Vice President for the Northeast Region at Amalgamated Bank and as a Partner at Next Street. Additionally, they have experience as a Director at Citigroup Municipal Securities Division and as a Senior Analyst at MBIA Insurance Corp. Amir'searly career includes roles as a Program Coordinator at Columbia University and a Budget Analyst at Partnership for New York City.

Amir Kirkwood attended Quigley South from 1986 to 1990. Amir then went on to study Political Science at Aurora University, earning a BA degree from 1990 to 1994. Later, in 2002 to 2003, they pursued further education in Macroeconomic Policy at Columbia University, although it is not specified whether they obtained a degree in this field.