What We’re Doing in Los Angeles
Investing in Community
We deliver financial resources to California business owners and homebuyers through partnerships with local and federal governments.
Strengthening Community
We offer advisory services to startups and growth-stage businesses. We teach online and in-person workshops. We create access to capital and education.
Advocating for Community
We are active in state and city programs aimed at low-income small businesses and job creators; striving for equal wealth generation in our economy.
Our Mission
To build economic development and financial sustainability among women and entrepreneurs in our communities.
To concentrate on capacity building, access to resources, lowering financial risk and closing the funding disparities that persist in our communities.
Meet Our Team of Financial Experts
The team at NEW Community Investments and New Economics for Women have spent the better part of their lives supporting California’s low-income neighborhoods and minority-owned businesses. We speak on panels, teach Access to Capital workshops, write grants, and work hand-in-hand with financial institutions to better our communities every day.

Leticia Andueza
Chief Executive Officer

Dennis Santiago
Chief Financial Officer

Ashlee Beidleman
Loan Officer

Sarah Wells
Operations and Infrastructure

Kimberly Stotzer
In Loving Memory of Her Vision and Inspiration to Our Organization
“I got through the pandemic and pivoted my business towards sustainable growth.”
Regina Thomas
Small Business Owner
Our Partner Organizations
Interested in Supporting Our Communities?
Connect with us to learn more about lending partnerships, educational resources, and more.
(213) 483-2060
info@neworg.us
303 S. Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90017