Anne Haines is an award-winning visionary and founder, nationally recognized for helping thousands of people realize their dreams of business ownership. A passionate champion of economic opportunity, she is the Founding President/CEO of DreamSpring, a small business lending organization.

Laura Marrich is an award-winning writer and editor and DreamSpring's Senior Communications Specialist. Over her two decades in journalism and marketing, Laura's work has received numerous regional and national honors including recognition from the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Press Women Association, and the American Advertising Awards (the ADDYs).

Amber Kani is Chief Engagement Officer at DreamSpring and an advocate for economic opportunity with more than 20 years of experience in community development finance and nonprofit leadership. Amber has successfully scaled fundraising, financial education, and volunteer engagement for mission-driven organizations.