With over 20 years of experience in public and private funding at the federal, state and local levels, President & CEO of FSC First, Dawn R. Medley is a recognized thought leader who has developed, implemented and managed operations in sectors like CDFIs, CDCs, commercial banking, economic development and small business finance. She specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration’s loan programs and economic development financing programs, managing a $60 million portfolio that enhances local economies and supports job creation. Driven by a passion for expanding access to business financing, Mrs. Medley has championed business education and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. FSC First has been instrumental in removing barriers to capital that has resulted in $162.5 million in financial assistance that was the catalyst for another $1.5 billion in private capital community investment.
Mrs. Medley has been a Task Force member for gubernatorial business forward initiatives, provided testimony to the Maryland General Assembly, and drafted legislation that has become law to provide access to capital for emerging small businesses.
She holds a B.S. in Business Administration, focusing on Business Law and Public Policy, from the University of Maryland University College.