Meet Our Advisors

Get to know the experienced advisors you’ll work with as a CEDF borrower.

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Steven Adamo

Business Advisor

I’m an entrepreneur, business advisor, and operations professional with decades of hands-on experience building, managing, and evolving businesses across multiple industries. Growing up in a family business taught me resilience, adaptability, and practical problem-solving. Today, I help entrepreneurs navigate change, avoid costly mistakes, and build stronger, sustainable businesses through real-world experience and strategic guidance.

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Fernanda Ferarri

Business Advisor

I’m a bilingual English/Portuguese Business Advisor, entrepreneur, and digital marketing professional passionate about helping small businesses grow with confidence. Through one-on-one advising, education, and resource connections, I help entrepreneurs navigate challenges, strengthen their businesses, and build long-term success using strategic guidance, communication, creativity, and real-world business experience.

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Celeste Tapia

Community Outreach Officer

I’m a bilingual English/Spanish Business Advisor passionate about helping businesses grow with confidence. Through lending, education, and one-on-one advising, I work closely with business owners to connect them with the tools, resources, and funding they need to succeed.

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