
Our work is powered by dedicated staff, volunteers, and board members committed to advancing equity in the small business ecosystem.
Our Team
We are a diverse group of nonprofit and industry professionals passionate about entrepreneurship, small business, and community building. Our mission resonates deeply with people of all backgrounds and draws a team of dedicated, innovative, and kind people.
Sara Schlossberg
Executive Director

Sara Schlossberg
Executive Director
she/her/hers
"I’m #AllforSmall because I am inspired every day by what entrepreneurs create and deliver to the world. And while I know doing that is difficult — what I believe should NOT be difficult is equal access to expert help. Start Small Think Big supports leaders from backgrounds beyond a privileged few in their journey to grow their businesses, and continue to inspire generations & communities."
Aan Chaudhry
Staff Attorney

Aan Chaudhry
Staff Attorney
she/her/hers
I'm #AllForSmall because supporting small businesses isn't just an economic high-five; it's a commitment to infuse our neighborhoods with heart, strength, and diversity.
Alvaro Aragon
Legal Program Coordinator

Alvaro Aragon
Legal Program Coordinator
he/him/his
"#AllforSmall means showing support for small businesses. It best simplifies Start Small Think Big's mission to provide legal, financial and marketing resources to small businesses that will benefit them in their path toward success."
Angela Galdamez
Senior Staff Attorney

Angela Galdamez
Senior Staff Attorney
she/her/hers
"I am #AllforSmall because small businesses play such an important role in fostering community and a sense of belonging. As a consumer, I support small businesses as a means to invest locally, meet neighbors, and reduce my carbon footprint."
Anjadai Seals
DTI Manager

Anjadai Seals
DTI Manager
she/her/hers
"#AllforSmall means leveling the playing field and allowing small business owners to step into the light and shine. Small businesses impact our community significantly, and representation from each and every color is what #AllforSmall is all about."
Arli Cornejal
Finance Program Manager

Arli Cornejal
Finance Program Manager
she/they
"#AllforSmall means uplifting, celebrating, and empowering Black and Brown small business owners. I am so thankful to the small business owners in my community who have made our neighborhoods richer and more diverse."
Ellie Stephens
Senior Director, Client Relationship Management

Ellie Stephens
Senior Director, Client Relationship Management
she/her/hers
"Small business owners play such an important role in our local communities, and without them, our neighborhoods would not be the same. To support them is to support a dream or a passion, and I feel privileged to be able to do so."
Gabriella Mireles-Hinds
Legal Program Coordinator

Gabriella Mireles-Hinds
Legal Program Coordinator
she/her/hers
"I am #Allforsmall because I truly believe that small business owners help create a strong and ever-evolving foundation within their communities through the amazing services they provide. From my time here at Start Small Think Big I have come to understand that at the heart of many small business owners is the motivational goal of spreading communal wealth and entrepreneurial knowledge. And to know that I can be even a minute part of that amazing goal is why I am proud to be working towards Start Small’s mission and to be #allforsmall"
Ian Brown
Vice President of DTI

Ian Brown
Vice President of DTI
he/him/his
"Small businesses and entrepreneurship are the lifeblood of any thriving community. When we come together to support those businesses, we allow the creativity and diversity of our communities to flourish, which makes life richer for us all!"
José Garcia
Client Relationship Manager

José Garcia
Client Relationship Manager
he/they
"We are experiencing one of the toughest times for local businesses and entrepreneurs. Being #AllforSmall means giving back time and energy to those who are often overlooked, in hopes of lightening their load."
Marley Warren
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
Marley Warren
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
she/her/hers
"#AllforSmall provides the needed support to communities to close the opportunity gap created by systems of oppression in this country."
Melina Dominguez
Development Manager

Melina Dominguez
Development Manager
"I'm #AllForStartSmall because every entrepreneur, no matter their background, deserves equitable access to the resources and support they need to succeed."
Mirielle Wright
Client Relationship Manager

Mirielle Wright
Client Relationship Manager
she/her/hers
"To me, #AllforSmall means creating new avenues of support and opportunity, chipping away at existing structures of inequality. It means empowering both small businesses and the communities they serve."
Niya Branham
Chief Operating Officer

Niya Branham
Chief Operating Officer
she/her
#AllforSmall means being a support for small businesses so that they can continue to be the heart and soul of their communities.
Robyn Frank
Legal Program Director

Robyn Frank
Legal Program Director
“I love #AllforSmall because it allows me to combine my passion for promoting DEI and my legal background to level the playing field and help small businesses to flourish."
Shiri Wolf
Chief Program Officer

Shiri Wolf
Chief Program Officer
she/her/hers
"As a New Yorker, I am #AllforSmall because small businesses help build safe and thriving communities and neighborhoods. As the wife and daughter of small business owners, I am #AllforSmall because I believe the passions and dedication required to run your own business can transform lives."
Victoria Shadle Williams
Director, Development

Victoria Shadle Williams
Director, Development
she/her/hers
To me, #AllforSmall means coming together to create more vibrant and equitable communities. It means closing the opportunity gap so that small business owners don't just survive, but thrive.
Our Board
Leaders in finance, notable venture capitalists, philanthropists, and business professionals serve our board. We rely on their valued experiences and expertise to steer us in the best direction for success.