Sima Thakkar
Senior Director of Health & Climate Equity at Raza Development Fund- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
I have worked closely with Sima as the Chair of the City of San Diego’s Consolidated Plan Advisory Board (CPAB). She has provided her knowledge and expertise of community development programs and grant administration to help our Board make informed decisions. She has been instrumental in transforming the way the City allocates resources and building strong relationships with our nonprofit partners.
Victoria Joes
Sima excels at transforming dysfunctional grant management systems into high-performing, transparent, and collaborative systems. Sima’s expertise in creating community development strategies, coalition building skills and in-depth knowledge of government regulations at the federal and local level make her a unique change-agent. I worked with Sima on a deadline driven and high visibility project and she remained the consummate professional dedicated to the public good.
LinkedIn User
I have worked closely with Sima as the Chair of the City of San Diego’s Consolidated Plan Advisory Board (CPAB). She has provided her knowledge and expertise of community development programs and grant administration to help our Board make informed decisions. She has been instrumental in transforming the way the City allocates resources and building strong relationships with our nonprofit partners.
Victoria Joes
Sima excels at transforming dysfunctional grant management systems into high-performing, transparent, and collaborative systems. Sima’s expertise in creating community development strategies, coalition building skills and in-depth knowledge of government regulations at the federal and local level make her a unique change-agent. I worked with Sima on a deadline driven and high visibility project and she remained the consummate professional dedicated to the public good.
LinkedIn User
I have worked closely with Sima as the Chair of the City of San Diego’s Consolidated Plan Advisory Board (CPAB). She has provided her knowledge and expertise of community development programs and grant administration to help our Board make informed decisions. She has been instrumental in transforming the way the City allocates resources and building strong relationships with our nonprofit partners.
Victoria Joes
Sima excels at transforming dysfunctional grant management systems into high-performing, transparent, and collaborative systems. Sima’s expertise in creating community development strategies, coalition building skills and in-depth knowledge of government regulations at the federal and local level make her a unique change-agent. I worked with Sima on a deadline driven and high visibility project and she remained the consummate professional dedicated to the public good.
LinkedIn User
I have worked closely with Sima as the Chair of the City of San Diego’s Consolidated Plan Advisory Board (CPAB). She has provided her knowledge and expertise of community development programs and grant administration to help our Board make informed decisions. She has been instrumental in transforming the way the City allocates resources and building strong relationships with our nonprofit partners.
Victoria Joes
Sima excels at transforming dysfunctional grant management systems into high-performing, transparent, and collaborative systems. Sima’s expertise in creating community development strategies, coalition building skills and in-depth knowledge of government regulations at the federal and local level make her a unique change-agent. I worked with Sima on a deadline driven and high visibility project and she remained the consummate professional dedicated to the public good.
Credentials
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Certified HOME Program Specialist- Regulations, Administration, and Rental Housing
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Housing Development Finance Professional Certification
National Development Council
Experience
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Raza Development Fund
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of Health & Climate Equity
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Senior Investment Associate, Specialty Finance
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2022
National Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) helping communities overcome barriers from unequal access to capital and developing solutions for greater financial inclusion.
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one•n•ten
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Board of Directors
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Aug 2018 - Present
Excitedly leading efforts to reimagine our LGBTQ+ Youth Rapid Rehousing Program! Excitedly leading efforts to reimagine our LGBTQ+ Youth Rapid Rehousing Program!
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Trellis
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Secretary Board Of Directors
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Sep 2018 - Present
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Arizona Animal Welfare League
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Board of Directors
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Feb 2023 - Present
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PetSmart Charities
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Relationship Manager
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Apr 2016 - Sep 2019
Reviewed over 2,000 applications totaling $66 million in funding requests from over 1,000 grantees. Oversee a grantmaking portfolio for PetSmart Charities, a leading funder of animal welfare in North America, to strengthen community partnerships and increase cross-sectoral partnerships in areas such as: - Homelessness: National Alliance to End Homelessness - Racial Equity: Funders Together to End Homelessness, Funders For Racial Equity (FRE) - Homebound Seniors: Meals On Wheels of America (MOWA) - Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI): Opportunity Finance Network Show less
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The City of San Diego
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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HUD Programs Manager
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2016
Subject Matter Expert for HUD Programs, managing $20 million in federal community development resources and 16 employees. Oversaw all aspects of programmatic oversight for HUD Programs such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and homeless programs, and HOME Investment Partnership as well as working with the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board. Subject Matter Expert for HUD Programs, managing $20 million in federal community development resources and 16 employees. Oversaw all aspects of programmatic oversight for HUD Programs such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and homeless programs, and HOME Investment Partnership as well as working with the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board.
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Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Rural Development Technical Specialist
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
HUD Community Planning and Development Programs CDBG technical assistance on grant reporting, financial management, and federal requirements to grantees. HUD Community Planning and Development Programs CDBG technical assistance on grant reporting, financial management, and federal requirements to grantees.
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The Housing Fund, Inc.
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Greater Nashville Area, TN
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Program Director-Disaster Recovery
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Sep 2010 - May 2013
Led largest homeowner rehabilitation program in Davidson County for a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to help over 500 Nashvillians rebuild from the Presidentially Declared Flood Disaster of 2010 using $22 million in federal funds (CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-Disaster Supplemental) and community foundation resources. Provided technical assistance for affordable housing developments, community development initiatives, and HUD programs. Led largest homeowner rehabilitation program in Davidson County for a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to help over 500 Nashvillians rebuild from the Presidentially Declared Flood Disaster of 2010 using $22 million in federal funds (CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-Disaster Supplemental) and community foundation resources. Provided technical assistance for affordable housing developments, community development initiatives, and HUD programs.
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ICF
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Specialist
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Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
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Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director for Community Development
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Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
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Metropolitan Planning Commission
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Greater Nashville Area, TN
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Planner I, Community Plans
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Sep 2005 - Nov 2006
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City of Phoenix
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Planner I, Long Range Planning
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Oct 2004 - Sep 2005
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Analyst Intern
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Jun 2004 - Sep 2004
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Education
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2002 - 2004
Cornell University Graduate School
Master of Regional Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning -
1997 - 2001
Miami University
Bachelor's Degree, Urban and Regional Planning and Public Administration
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