Lena Vann is SVP of Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) Product & Risk Management at TD Bank.

This fireside chat will focus on the evolution of lending to communities of color since the inception of mortgages to present day, from the unique and personal perspective of someone who grew up in a disenfranchised, urban community and later joined the industry. Lena Vann, Head of Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) Product & Risk Management at TD Bank, will highlight the progress made, today's economic challenges, and how they impact the attainability of homeownership for minorities. She'll also provide an outlook on what can make the mortgage process more inclusive while balancing risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and other lender considerations.

Lena is a seasoned leader with expertise in mortgage and home equity product management, operational risk management, enterprise and credit risk management. As SVP of Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) Product & Risk Management for TD Bank, she is responsible for the end-to-end product lifecycle, portfolio strategy, and first line credit management oversight of all mortgage and home equity lending activities.