Staff



Carrie Miller, Executive Director
Reach out to me if you’re looking to sponsor any HFLA programs
Email: carrie@interestfree.org
Call: 216-378-9042 x2117
Text: 216-202-0744
Alexis Paredes, Development Associate
Reach out to me if you have any questions regarding donations, programming, or partnerships.
Email: alexis@interestfree.org
Call: 216-378-9042 x2122
Text: 216-202-0614
Monica Pacanins, Programs Operation Director
Email: monica@interestfree.org
Call: 216-378-9042 x2116
Text: 216-202-0734



Tequila “Tee” Hopkins, Loan Engagement Officer
Reach out to me for loan updates (To learn more about loan modification, eligibility on an existing application)
Email: tequila@interestfree.org
Call: 216-378-9042 x2118
Text: 216-202-4163
Kyra Colbert, Application Navigator
Reach out to me if you need any assistance with the loan application or finding community resources
Email: kyra@interestfree.org
Call: 216-378-9042 x2115
Text: 216-202-4230
Mara Cunningham, Business Application Navigator
Reach out me when you’re ready to plant the seeds that grow your business
Email: mara@interestfree.org
Call/Text: 216-202-4134

Maggie Campbell, Operations and Compliance Manager
Reach out to me if you have any issues with payments or have any technical difficulties submitting your online application
Email: maggie@interestfree.org
Call: 216-378-9042 x2114
Text: 216-202-0501

Board of Directors

Board President, Brian Rosenfelt
Vice President and Governance & Nominations Chair, Jason Powers
Development Chair, Kerri Colwell
Loan Policy Chair, Margaret Eigsti
Treasurer, Michael Paull
Secretary, Nan Zieleniec
Immediate Past President, Eric Kaston
- Jonathan Brown
- Melissa DeGennaro
- Emmanuel Hilton
- Maya Holtz Groys
- Joanna Laytin
- Eric Zell