Clara Suh

Community Development Underwriter at LISC LA

Clara Suh is the Community Development Underwriter at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in Los Angeles.1 She supports LISC LA's affordable housing lending efforts in this role.1

Background and Experience

Clara is an urban planner and lender with a diverse background:

She has 10 years of experience in the urban planning and banking sectors.2
Prior to joining LISC LA, Clara spent seven years in the commercial banking industry.1
Her experience includes commercial real estate lending, financial technology consulting, and credit risk management.1

Previous Work

Before LISC LA, Clara worked at First Republic Bank, where she:

Was part of a San Francisco-based team
Helped originate $800 million in loan volume
Managed $1 billion in deposits for high-net-worth clients in technology, venture capital, and private equity, as well as multifamily real estate developers and property management companies.1

Education and International Experience

Clara's educational background and international exposure include:

She is an alumnus of the University of Southern California.1
She holds a master's degree in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.1
Clara is a Fulbright Grant recipient.1
She has professional experience in Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, and South Korea.1

Early Career and Interests

Clara is a native of Los Angeles.1
She began her career in community energy, working with Pacific Gas & Electric and Northern Californian cities.1
Her work focused on reducing collective energy consumption in partnership with local community organizations.1
Clara's commitment to improving urban life spans across transportation, energy, and real estate sectors.1

At LISC LA, Clara Suh continues to apply her diverse experience and skills to support affordable housing initiatives and community development in Los Angeles.