JaLisha Richmond

Biography

JaLisha Richmond is Director of Lending and Client Support at Thread Capital, a nonprofit lender that provides North Carolina entrepreneurs access to capital, coaching, and connections. Richmond leads Thread Capital’s loan origination, coaching, connections, and customer service efforts, with the goal of executing Thread Capital’s mission of strengthening entrepreneurship and expanding access to capital for small businesses in North Carolina. Prior to joining the Thread, Richmond worked as a program associate for the NC Rural Center and was a dedicated AmeriCorps member, working with various nonprofits in the Southwest. Richmond is a graduate of Emory University with a bachelor’s in chemistry and a minor in global health, culture, and society.