Genesis LA

Our Impact

"Since 2002, Genesis LA has deployed over $184 Million in GCIF loans and investments, and $347 million in NMTC allocation to nearly 180 projects. This financing has supported the following Community Impacts:”

Genesis LA deploys flexible loan and investment products that are highly responsive to the particular needs of individual borrowers and the local market. We take greater risks by financing community and economic development projects and models, many of which are yet to be widely tested, but are projected to result in a high level of community impact. We develop financial solutions that other lenders cannot provide, to ensure these projects and borrowers can carry out their work. The following examples highlight our work and the accomplishments of our borrowers:

Jessica Waybright

General Counsel

Jessica Waybright joined Genesis LA in 2008 and serves as General Counsel. She reviews loan due diligence, assists with loan structuring, and both drafts and reviews loan documents. She also oversees program compliance with government and private institutions.

Prior to joining Genesis LA, Ms. Waybright worked as a Real Estate and Transactional Attorney for Spierer, Woodward, Cobalis & Goldberg, where she drafted and negotiated terms of both real estate and business transactions.

Ms. Waybright earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics from the University of California, Davis and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. She is admitted to the California Bar.