Patricia Ahazie - REDF

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
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About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
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Patricia is the director of finance and accounting at REDF, overseeing the organization’s financial operations, including financial reporting, public funding and grants, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. She brings a strong background in accounting, technology, and business, with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. Passionate about financial transparency, Patricia excels at translating complex financial data into meaningful business insights.

Committed to improving the financial well-being of under-resourced communities, Patricia believes that access to robust financial resources directly impacts a community’s health and economic stability. Throughout her career, she has worked with nonprofit organizations dedicated to economic mobility via access to unrestricted cash investments, quality childcare, education, and career growth. She is excited to contribute to REDF’s mission of leveraging business to build a sustainable and thriving economy for communities facing various barriers.

Patricia holds a master’s degree in accounting from Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Nigeria. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.