Washington, D.C., May 13, 2026— NTCIC is pleased to announce that Ross Williams has joined the NT Impact Capital team this summer as a 2026 Open Access Fellow. The Open Access Fellowship first launched in the Fall of 2021 as an initiative created by advocates in the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) industry to increase diversity representation in community development finance. NTCIC was a founding sponsor of the program and NTCIC’s President and CEO David Clower currently serves on the Open Access board of directors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ross Williams to NTCIC as our 2026 Open Access Fellow during such a pivotal moment in the growth of our NT Impact Capital initiative. His analytical support will be integral as we finalize the strategic deployment of our new private credit launch.”
- Adrian Ruiz
- Mangaing Director, NT Impact Capital
Ross is an MBA candidate at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, graduating in May 2026, with eight years of experience across investment banking, corporate finance, and accounting. He has worked at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, VO2 Partners, KPMG, BNY Mellon, and XP Investments, supporting M&A transactions, credit diligence, accounting, and portfolio analytics across healthcare, biopharma, and financial services. At Darden, Ross serves as CFO of Darden Capital Management and is a Public Service Scholar, MLT Fellow, and Generative AI Fellow.
He is the founder of Freedom Financial, a nonprofit focused on advancing financial literacy in underserved communities. Ross is passionate about deploying capital to drive economic mobility and is based in New York, NY.
“I’m looking forward to the entrepreneurial nature of this role and the chance to help build something from the ground up while learning from David, Adrian, and Laura. I am motivated by work like this that translates into real, positive impact for the communities we serve while remaining a sound financial move for investors and businesses alike.”
- Ross Williams
- 2026 Open Access Fellow
About NTCIC
The National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC), a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is a mission-driven, impact investment asset management firm focused on the adaptive reuse of historic properties and renewable energy solutions across the country. Founded in 2000, NTCIC makes transformational impact investments in low-income & disinvested communities, promoting a brighter, more equitable future by revitalizing historic properties and expanding our nation’s renewable energy accessibility through innovative community development & tax credit investment strategies.
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