Electra Skrzydlewski

Electra Skrzydlewski is the Director of Shared Ownership at the Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) where she leads shared ownership programming and lending. In this role, she works with BIPOC and low-wealth communities to achieve collective self-determination, advance racial justice and economic democracy, and foster sustainable development by owning and controlling the places where they live and labor. Prior to joining MCCD, Electra was the Program Manager for the Cooperative Development Foundation supporting a portfolio of programs to empower the next generation of cooperators, improve social and economic conditions in historically underserved areas, and drive lasting change through shared ownership. With a career spanning over two decades across financial services, government, non-profits, foundations, and economic development, Electra is a seasoned strategist and developer adept at translating complex concepts into actionable plans. Her expertise lies in building consensus and implementing innovative strategies that address multifaceted challenges within diverse organizational contexts and mission areas.