Biography
Lizette Epps serves as the executive director of financial services & internal operations at ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥â€™s O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. She is a seasoned, award-winning, business professional dedicated to advocacy for positive change and social justice. With a career spanning across the public and private sectors, Lizette has tirelessly championed the advancement of the broader Latino and BIPOC community while empowering women and children to achieve personal and professional success. Her roles as president of the board for the Berks Latino Workforce Development Corp., board member of both First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, and Communities in Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania demonstrate her commitment to diverse community causes.
Lizette’s influence extends beyond her organizational affiliations. She holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix, accreditation as a Credit Union Development Educator from The National Credit Union Foundation and her Nonprofit Management Certification from LaSalle University. Lizette consults and presents on business strategy, nonprofit establishment and management, financial education and equity, as well as diverse procurement. Through her consultations and presentations across various industries, Lizette continues to drive positive change, contributing profoundly to the betterment of communities and organizations alike.