Member Advisory Board
Meet the SoFi Member Advisory Board.
We believe members should help make the calls that shape the future of SoFi. That’s why we have our Member Advisory Board, a diverse group of SoFi members providing invaluable feedback across all our products and services.
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Christian Fuentes
District Leader, Patient Services
Christian Fuentes
District Leader, Patient Services
I joined SoFi in 2022 through their financial tracking and banking products, and quickly became inspired by the company’s mission and passion for helping people get their money right. I am excited to leverage my financial journey and experiences to help inform new products and services that make financial planning less daunting and more rewarding.
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Cortez Downey
In-House Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Attorney
Cortez Downey
In-House Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Attorney
Navigating the universe of student loans, credit cards, and investment portfolios can be so overwhelming. I respect and value SoFi’s approach to making tools, resources, and financial products understandable and accessible.
As an attorney and former educator, I understand the impact of taking complex subject matter and presenting it in a way that empowers clients (and students) to define success for themselves and take ownership over their journey.
I’m honored to be a part of the Member Advisory Board, and I look forward to contributing my personal and professional experiences to improve the SoFi experience and empower all SoFi members to define financial success for themselves and take ownership of their financial journey.
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Edlyn Ortiz
Project Manager
Edlyn Ortiz
Project Manager
I’m honored and excited to be a part of the Member Advisory Board. As a new SoFi member, I have already taken advantage of many of its products and services. I was impressed by their simplicity and ease of use. SoFi’s educational resources help empower its members to grow in their financial literacy journey. I look forward to serving on the board.
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Gustav Nørrelund
Project Manager
Gustav Nørrelund
Project Manager
It’s a privilege to serve on SoFi’s Member Advisory Board, a role that allows me to actively contribute to a pioneering financial community. My objective during my tenure is to channel member insights into actionable feedback, aligning SoFi’s services even more closely with the real-world needs of its members. By doing so, I aim to contribute to the ongoing improvement of an institution that has already empowered so many to take charge of their financial futures.
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Jeff Aronowitz
Director, Patient Support Training and Creative Development
Jeff Aronowitz
Director, Patient Support Training and Creative Development
It’s an honor to join SoFi’s Member Advisory Board, a role that aligns seamlessly with my diverse career in technology and public programs. I’m eager to leverage my educational background and experience to contribute to meaningful conversations that will shape the future financial well-being of our community.
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Joanna Kitlinski
Employment Strategy Project Manager
Joanna Kitlinski
Employment Strategy Project Manager
I was first introduced to SoFi when I refinanced my student loans in 2017, and I’m pleased to say I purchased my first home this year with SoFi as my mortgage lender. I’m very excited to join the Member Advisory Board and I look forward to providing my input to help future members feel empowered to reach financial freedom.
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Karyn Housh
Learning & Developmental Scientist
Karyn Housh
Learning & Developmental Scientist
SoFi has been with me through many milestones in my life—from coming to the U.S. for grad school to becoming a citizen, starting a career, and saving toward a home. In just a handful of years, SoFi has helped me achieve many of my financial goals as I navigated these life-changing accomplishments.
As part of the Member Advisory Board, I hope to have input into enhancing the user experience, broadening the financial tools and resources available, and further enabling members to effectively achieve and maintain financial success. I look forward to helping SoFi continue to progress and improve its services.
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Kyle Kurtz
Staff Software Engineer
Kyle Kurtz
Staff Software Engineer
Personal finance is a persistent challenge for many Americans, and SoFi is dedicated to making it more accessible and rewarding. They consolidate personal finance into an ever-improving, user-friendly, one-stop solution, celebrating milestones like loan payoffs and incentivizing smart financial behavior with redeemable rewards points. The simplicity combined with the benefits, like great interest rates, has improved the financial health of our household immensely. As an Advisory Board member, I’m eager to contribute insights for SoFi’s continued growth to benefit all members.
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Matthew Floden
Retired Pilot
Matthew Floden
Retired Pilot
SoFi has helped me save right, borrow right, and invest right. I love my SoFi experience, but there is more work to be done to reach our goal of becoming a top 10 financial institution. I’m excited to be part of a team that will help us achieve that goal.
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Matthew Talmage
Senior Account Executive
Matthew Talmage
Senior Account Executive
SoFi allows banking to work for you rather than against you. No account fees* and earning interest on checking and savings accounts helped put me in the driver’s seat of my financial future. I’m excited to add my input to the Member Advisory Board and work toward helping more people master their finances.
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Melody Tharpe
Teacher K–6
Melody Tharpe
Teacher K–6
I am looking forward to serving on SoFi’s Member Advisory Board. I’ve only been a SoFi member for a little over a year. I have appreciated the SoFi setup as well as its focus on financial literacy and empowerment. I hope this shared experience will benefit SoFi and myself.
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Rafik Awad
Business Development Manager – Tech
Rafik Awad
Business Development Manager – Tech
I’m super excited to be part of the Member Advisory Board. Moving to the States at 17 from Egypt, I had no clue about many parts of the financial system in America. It took me years
to understand and better my position. Sixteen years later, I really want to be a part of simplifying financial tools for others and making sure they are helpful and understandable. SoFi is certainly making a difference!
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Sandra Soliz Escobedo
Senior Vice President, Customer Experience
Sandra Soliz Escobedo
Senior Vice President, Customer Experience
I was privileged in my early career to be introduced to financial literacy through investing. At the time, I recognized I had so little exposure to financial health before then. Fast forward to 2020, when I was introduced to SoFi doing research on student loan consolidation, and I loved the simplicity of their messages. I’m excited to be a part of the Member Advisory Board this year and hope to expand simple lessons around financial health that can help people who might not have been raised with these tools.
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Sergio Velasquez-Rose
Marketing Strategy, Insights & Analytics
Sergio Velasquez-Rose
Marketing Strategy, Insights & Analytics
I have followed SoFi’s journey over the last decade and am excited to be the voice of the customer, contributing to the improvement and launch of products and services that benefit people every day.
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Zain Haseeb
B2B/B2G Product Marketing Manager
Zain Haseeb
B2B/B2G Product Marketing Manager
As a SoFi member since 2017, I’ve steadily grown my relationship with SoFi by taking advantage of multiple product offerings. I’ve enjoyed how their platform provides me the convenience, simplicity, and control to navigate my finances.
SoFi’s focus on building a community, providing relevant financial education, and investing in their members’ growth has reshaped my view of what a financial services company should be. I am honored and excited to serve on the Member Advisory Board and hope to influence more innovative solutions and help SoFi continuously improve the member experience.
Interested in being a part of our board?
Serving on SoFi’s Member Advisory Board means you’ll be a thought leader at SoFi. During your one-year commitment, you’ll participate in monthly virtual meetings and attend a special celebration at our San Francisco headquarters, where you’ll meet with executives and employees.
If you’re interested in applying for next year’s MAB cohort, reach out to [email protected] and you’ll receive more information when applications open.
