WOMEN TO WATCH

Adriana Fuentes Archila

Vice President of Community Development
ACC Capital

ACC Capital is a private nonprofit financial institution formed in 1957 by Arkansas business leaders to create opportunities for small businesses across the state. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth within our community. In my role, I help entrepreneurs secure funding and connect them with the resources they need to start and grow their businesses.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

Lending is about relationships. Building trust and genuine connections with the people we serve is essential to what we do.

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

I am able to change people’s lives by creating opportunities and helping them support their families and businesses.

Best career moment so far

Launching bilingual workshops that expanded access to entrepreneurial resources and capital to new communities.

Best advice I ever received

Don’t wait for opportunities, create them.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

San Salvador, El Salvador

I can't start my day until

Iced coffee

Hobbies

Trying new recipes, going on walks

Last good read

"Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins

Favorite meal in town

Tacos de asada from El Palenque

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