Nationally, Louie is known as an expert in impact investing and a social entrepreneur. Locally, he is recognized for his ability to bring together civic leaders, partners, and philanthropic investors to strengthen opportunities in under-resourced communities.

Before joining SAY, Louie was the founding Chief Investment Officer at Mission Driven Finance, where he applied twenty-five years of global investment experience to advance economic empowerment and youth development. 

Louie currently serves as a Trustee and voting member of the Investment & Finance Committee at The California Endowment.  He has also served on boards including San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System, the California Health Care Foundation, the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, and the San Diego Asian Film Festival.

Arriving in the United States as a young refugee, Louie’s lived experience informs his commitment to building communities where every person can achieve stability, opportunity, and lasting prosperity.