Itzel López
Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder
Itzel López is a one of the founders and inaugural CEO of the LEDC. Born in Mexico and raised in Omaha, López brings nearly two decades of experience in community development and nonprofit leadership, with a track record of securing multi-year investments and aligning cross-sector partners. Under her leadership, LEDC is expanding its impact through initiatives such as “Adelante” and other transformational place-based investments that will strengthen long-term prosperity for all.