Brandi Colander leads DC Green Bank’s effort to unlock capital for infrastructure across Washington, DC, with a focus on resilience and community impact. Her commitment and dedication to empowering our partners highlights her passion and clear vision for expanding the organization’s impact. Colander oversees the team responsible for the organization’s portfolio, directs strategy and operations, and works to build strong partnerships across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Her career includes executive roles across sectors. Colander had the honor of serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Interior and Deputy General Counsel at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. In these roles, she advised Cabinet leaders on regulatory, policy, and infrastructure matters. In the private sector, she has led corporate functions and advised Fortune 500 company executives.
Brandi holds a juris doctorate, a master’s, and a bachelor’s degree. Based in Washington, DC, she is dedicated to ensuring that the nation’s capital delivers opportunity and benefit to every ward of the city.
Greg Haygood serves as Chief Financial Officer at DC Green Bank, where he leads the organization’s accounting, finance, treasury, compliance, and risk management functions. He works to ensure that DC Green Bank’s financial resources are deployed responsibly and strategically to advance the organization’s mission of accelerating clean energy investment, expanding economic opportunity, and building a more resilient and sustainable District of Columbia.
With more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and operational leadership, Greg has built a career helping organizations strengthen financial performance, improve operational effectiveness, and navigate complex regulatory environments. Prior to joining DC Green Bank, he served as Chief Financial Officer for the NoMa Business Improvement District, where he oversaw the financial operations of a community development organization focused on one of Washington, DC’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. Before that, he spent more than a decade at Motley Fool Asset Management, where he held senior finance leadership roles supporting the firm’s growth and investment operations.
Greg holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from American University and a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Maryland. Outside of work, Greg enjoys coaching youth baseball and supporting his son’s athletic development. He takes pride in helping young athletes build confidence, discipline, and teamwork both on and off the field.
Doug leads our investment team, guiding our work deploying and raising capital that is building a more affordable, efficient, and resilient community.
He brings decades of experience in finance and has structured and closed more than $10 billion in debt and equity real estate transactions across all asset classes nationally. Doug has also worked in impact investing with the flagship impact private equity fund at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and served as Senior Vice President and CDFI Executive Director at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC).
He holds a B.A. from Saint Michael’s College and an M.S. in real estate finance from New York University. A native Vermonter, Doug spends his free time skiing and doing home and garden projects.
Vanessa leads DC Green Bank’s financial systems, controls, and reporting to support our investments in climate resilience and affordability across Washington, DC. She oversees budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance for complex funding sources, helping ensure resources are used efficiently, operations run effectively, and the organization’s financial infrastructure remains strong in support of its mission. Through transparent and accountable stewardship of public capital, she helps turn our priorities into lasting financial outcomes for District residents.
She brings deep expertise in financial operations, internal controls, and reporting. Her background includes experience in government accounting, where she has managed public-sector requirements, compliance standards, and audit processes, as well as supporting federal grant-funded programs.
Vanessa holds a B.A. in Business Management with a concentration in Accounting from Menlo College and has completed the Grants Management Certificate Program for Recipients. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, on the soccer field, and exploring Washington, DC’s rich history and diverse food scene, deepening her connection to the city’s culture and the communities we serve.
Christian supports DC Green Bank’s investment strategy by sourcing, structuring, and closing transactions that directly benefit the DC community. He has over 6 years working at the intersection of climate finance and community development, and has previously worked for CDFIs, green banks, and impact funds across the East Coast.
He brings a range of unique experiences that contribute to his work in the sector. Prior to joining DC Green Bank, Christian managed City First Enterprises’ clean energy lending programs, consulted for multiple climate investment organizations, worked for the EPA in Philadelphia, and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania.
Christian has B.A. from The University of Alabama and an M.P.A. in Public Affairs, Climate & Energy Policy from Princeton. When he’s not in DC, you can find Christian kayaking along the Alabama Gulf Coast, the waters of which he gratefully calls home.
Gabriela Kluzinski works directly with community partners and developers to find and finance projects that build a more resilient DC. She uses her expertise to help borrowers develop pioneering projects in stormwater retention, EV charging, fleet electrification, solar power, and building electrification that benefit District residents.
Gabriela’s background is in impact investing, asset management, cleantech evaluation, and endowment fundraising. Before DC Green Bank, she was on Cambridge Associate’s Sustainable and Impact Investing team, where she evaluated the assets of nonprofit institutions and university endowments ranging from $200 million to $5 billion assets under management for their sustainability and diversity metrics and proposed more mission-aligned investments.
Gabriela received her B.B.A from the University of Notre Dame in Finance. She has Galileo Master Certifications in Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy Market Trends & Finance. When not at DC Green Bank, Gabriela plays keys in a cover band, writes murder mysteries, and plays kickball.
Natrebo builds and maintains relationships with developers and capital providers both in DC and across the country as DC Green Bank’s Business Development Manager. He has worked on more than $600 billion in C-PACE financing for projects in every ward in DC.
He has more than a decade of experience in the commercial real estate, banking, and energy spaces. Prior to DC Green Bank, he was a manager in portfolio management at Capital One, responsible for risk management of a diverse portfolio with a focus on asset health.
Natrebo graduated from VCU with a B.S. in Business Management. He has partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) as a mentor in the School of Business as well as a recurring speaker in the VCU Business Foundations course. He regularly volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club and plays and coaches soccer teams in the community.
Dan leads DC Green Bank’s communications, sharing the story of our impact and connecting us to the DC community. He has more than a decade of strategic communications experience, working with think tanks, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and trade associations to engage with the public.
He brings deep experience working with organizations building resilient local communities. Prior to working at DC Green Bank, he helped the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service support communities affected by hate crimes. Dan also served in the Peace Corps in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Dan has a B.A. in journalism and Latin American studies from New York University. Outside of work, you can find him biking around DC, playing soccer, or cooking at home.
Gaby works with our partners throughout the loan cycle to ensure they deliver successful clean energy and resilient development projects across the District. She manages DC Green Bank’s commercial loan portfolio, overseeing loan servicing, asset management, and risk management.
She brings 15+ years of experience in banking and lending, specializing in commercial loans, residential mortgages, and client relationship management. Gaby studied business administration at Universities at Shady Grove and International Business at Montgomery College and completed the Global Business Certificate Program at Harvard Business School.
Gaby is actively engaged in supporting Maryland’s Hispanic community and serves as Chair for the State of Maryland on the Governor’s Commission on Hispanic and Latin American Affairs.