Noramay Cadena
Managing Partner at Supply Change Capital
Noramay Cadena
Managing Partner at Supply Change Capital
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Overview
Work Experience
Board Member
2022 - Current
The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is the nation’s largest Latino-serving foundation dedicated to unleashing the economic and political power of Latinos in California, and beyond.
Managing Partner
2020
Supply Change Capital believes in a future of food that is sustainability mindful, supply chain efficient, better for you, and culture rich. We invest at the intersection of food, culture, and technology to catalyze early stage sustainable businesses that modernize the food system.
Lead Investor, Rising America Fund
2019
Portfolia is an investing community and a family of venture investing funds. Funds are in both consumer and enterprise areas, with joint goals of providing a competitive return and backing companies we want in the marketplace. When you green-light the companies you want in the marketplace -- and use your networks and expertise to add to their success -- you create the world you want. The Rising America Fund will invest in early stage and growth companies in the U.S. where people of color or LGBTQ see opportunity for returns and market impact. It is the first fund of its kind to be led entirely by world-class investors who are Latina or African-American women.
Cofounder & Managing Partner
2015
MiLA Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in tech you can touch. With a proven track record, MiLA leverages their extensive experience in manufacturing and supply chain to help startup founders tackle production challenges and get to market in a capital-efficient manner. MiLA invests in five high-growth sectors: 1. Ag Tech + Food Tech 2. Health + Wellness 3. Mobility + Aerospace 4. Automation 5. Climate Tech MiLA Fund I invested in 22 technology companies that have received over $185M in follow on funding from financial, strategic and impact investors. The fund was fully deployed in 2020.
Board Member
2021
CARE Enterprises Inc (CEI), a for-profit subsidiary of the global humanitarian organization, CARE USA. CEI is focused on creating economic opportunities for people in poverty, with women at the center, by investing in proven and scalable for-benefit companies. To take this work to scale, CEI has launched its first gender justice fund of $75 million to provide debt capital to businesses in South and Southeast Asia to improve the economic conditions of women workers, consumers and business owners.
Kauffman Fellow (Class 23)
2018
Kauffman Fellows is the premier leadership organization in innovation and capital formation, with graduates leading venture capital, government, corporate, university, and startup innovation efforts globally. More than 520 Fellows now lead more than 200 venture capital firms representing funds that invest billions into startups in more than 42 countries around the world.
Board Member
2021 - 2023
Valley Presbyterian Hospital is a 350-bed full-service community hospital dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the San Fernando Valley. Every year over 100,000 residents, more than 70,000 emergency room patients, and 3000+ expectant mothers count on us to be there for them. We are, however, more than just our numbers. VPH provides access to a wide range of medical specialties backed by leading-edge technology all with a focus on the specific services our community needs most. At VPH, we understand that care and compassion start from within. It’s our people that build and grow the supportive culture that demonstrates those values to our patients. In adding to our team, we seek those with a willingness to grow their technical skill, while being committed to delivery of compassionate care, as it is that combination that creates the positive outcomes and experiences our patients deserve.
Board Member / Commissioner
2016 - 2022
HACLA is committed to preserving, enhancing, and expanding deeply affordable housing and improving the quality of life for Angelenos with a focus on People, Place, and Pathways to Opportunity. The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) was established in 1938 by City of Los Angeles Resolution No. 1241. HACLA has grown to become one of the nation’s largest and leading public housing authorities, providing the largest supply of quality affordable housing to residents of the City of Los Angeles. HACLA's annual budget is more than $ 1 billion. The Housing Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners (the "Board") that is responsible for policy, fiscal management and the appointment of the President and Chief Executive Officer. Five Commissioners serve four-year terms. Two Commissioners, who serve two-year terms must be residents of the Authority's housing projects. There is no limit on the number of terms a Commissioner may serve. Currently the HACLA board has 7 commissioners.
Co-founder & Advisor
2013 - 2016
• Founding member of national non-profit headquartered in Los Angeles. • From 2013 to early 2016 led the organization’s initiatives across K-12 outreach and college student support, including fundraising, programming development and national partnerships as Executive Director. • Reached over 2,000 students, 300 parents and 400 professionals in first year of operation.
Operationalize Product Development Focal
2014 - 2015
• Leading implementation of Operationalize Product Development (affordability initiatives) across the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) program. Kicked off Feb 2015 and expect to enable the program to meet aggressive cost and schedule targets through implementation of Lean initiatives including full-kit gates, low work in process (WIP), and agile methodology. • Adept at working strategically and cross-functionally across the enterprise through influence without authority.
Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader
2011 - 2014
• Led cross functional team (20-60 members) responsible for the assembly and test of two commercial satellites. • Held P&L accountability for multi-million dollar budget and schedule spanning hardware delivery through launch. • Achieved 15% recurring hour reduction from first to second vehicle and 8% reduction from previous product line baseline through process improvements and effective resource utilization.