MLCDC Brings Maria Feijoo and Marcela Morales on Full-Time

The Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC) (www.midlandslatinocdc.org) has recently transitioned two of its staff members to full-time positions within the organization. Based on MLCDC’s 2017-19 Strategic Plan, expansion of their roles will support the expected increase in activity across all programs and community initiatives. Marcela Morales now serves as Business Development and Micro-Lending Coordinator and Maria Feijoo as Projects Development Director.

Maria Feijoo

Maria Feijoo was born in Caracas, Venezuela. She moved to the United States to pursue her college degree at Liberty University located in Lynchburg, VA, completing her Bachelor’s degree of Business Management along with a minor in Accounting in May 2012. Maria moved to Omaha, NE right after her graduation and has been a resident ever since. On summer 2013 she decided to continue her education by pursing an MBA – Accounting Online degree through the same university she obtained her bachelors. In her new position, Maria’s goal at MLCDC is to provide others the knowledge and skills that would equip them as individuals and entrepreneurs.

Marcela Morales

Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, Marcela Morales moved to the United States when she was six years old. She graduated from Creighton University with a bachelor’s degree in International Business with a minor in French, which she can speak in conversation along with proficiency in the English and Spanish languages. Prior to her new position with MLCDC, Marcela worked as an intern with the organization while attending Creighton from 2009-12, and most recently served as Coordinator of the Childcare Development Program in 2016. Marcela also has three years of experience with consumer lending at Centris Federal Credit Union and several years of experience in business development at MLCDC.

To find out more about MLCDC, please call (402) 933-4466 or visit www.midlandslatinocdc.org.