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2024 Staff Offsite Keynote: Lisa Cuestas on the Power of Community Led Design
Lisa Cuestas, CEO of Casa Familiar, provides a keynote address to Momentus Capital, highlighting their three-pillar approach to community development in southern CA.
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In September 2023, the Momentus Capital team gathered in San Diego, California, for its annual meeting to discuss the organization’s strategy for the coming year.
Lisa Cuestas, CEO of Casa Familiar in San Ysidro, provided the keynote address to staff. For over 50 years, this organization run by women of color has supported community empowerment and advocacy.
In her speech, she highlighted the importance of community-led design, environmental justice, and wellness. These are key pillars in Casa Familiar’s approach to choosing and developing new projects. She also spoke to the value of Community Land Trusts as essential to supporting anti-displacement strategies and wealth building.
Lisa also noted Casa Familiar’s long-time partnerships with both Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance in supporting their efforts to make connections and provide capital for their projects.
We invite you to watch their conversation or read the accompanying transcript on the Momentus Capital blog.
