In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Harold Pettigrew, CEO at Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif), Presidential Appointee at the CDFI Fund, and an Aspen Finance Fellow. First, Harold Pettigrew talked about his upbringing in Washington D.C. and the experiences that helped him find his voice. Harold also shared his experience serving in city government in New York and D.C. and how he plans to make a difference through his leadership of the Washington Area Community Investment Fund. Finally, Harold Pettigrew talked about how all leaders can play a more significant role in ensuring greater equity.  Some highlights:- Harold Pettigrew on his upbringing in D.C. and how it impacted his passion for activism. - On moving to North Carolina, embracing his identity and taking on a leadership role- The impact of serving in the New York City on Harold's view of government- Coming back to Washington D.C. and the challenge of government service- How to create better ecosystems that work for the people who live in them- The role of representation in our communities - What we can do to leave the space we occupy better than we first found it- Harold Pettigrew on the importance of staying open to new ideas and possibilitiesMentioned in this episode:Commissioner Robert W. Walsh, Bloomberg Administration's Commissioner of Small Business ServicesConnect with Harold Pettigrew:WACIF WebsiteThe Aspen Institue WebsiteWACIF on Twitter Harold Pettigrew on TwitterHarold Pettigrew on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.comConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website