Lina Kastanos Salamanca

Manager (Program Director), Capital Pathways @Virginia Sbdc

Reston, VA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2025 — Present

Manager (Program Director), Capital Pathways @Virginia Sbdc

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Fairfax County, VA, US

Led program strategy and design for a $2.5M statewide initiative supporting underserved small businesses in capital readiness, with a focus on program development, stakeholder engagement, and performance measurement.• Established 20+ new partnerships with CDFIs, legal and financial firms, accelerators, sponsors, and community organizations, expanding referral and service networks for underserved small business clients.• Advised 30+ founders on business models, capital strategies, financial systems, legal structure and investor readiness.• Led content development and facilitation for 6 webinars with 150+ attendees on legal, financial and capital readiness.• Launched a new outreach strategy in partnership with chambers and community organizations, resulting in early engagement from 40+ small business owners.• Introduced a KPI tracking framework to measure client engagement, partner contribution, and program reach.• Oversee the program’s reporting, budget and compliance in alignment with U.S. Treasury SSBCI requirements.

EDUCATION

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Sciences Po

1 Year Exchange Programme

2014 — 2018

George Mason University

Economic Development and Global Affairs

2020 — 2022

University of Sussex

Msc Sustainable Development

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Modern Arabic Language International Center (MALIC) in Amman

Arabic Ammia and Fusha

ABOUT LINA KASTANOS SALAMANCA

Results-oriented Manager with experience leading complex, impact-driven initiatives…

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