Giovanni Araujo
Manager, NMTC & Structured Finance
Giovanni Araujo brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Steadfast City’s New Market’s Tax Credits team, honed through years of experience in entrepreneurial finance and financial structuring. His multicultural background and international experience have enabled him to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive successful projects across borders. Fluent in Spanish, Giovanni has effectively deployed capital and fostered partnerships in Mexico, leveraging his language skills to bridge cultural and industry gaps.
Giovanni is passionate about leveraging his project management, finance, and entrepreneurial skills, to effectively create positive change. He is deeply committed to uplifting low-income communities and making a long-term social impact through sustainable economic development initiatives.
Professional Experience
EMBREY - Development Associate
USAA Real Estate - Industrial/Logistics Development Investments
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio - M.S. Real Estate Finance and Development
Chapman University - B.S. Business Administration
Certifications
A.CRE Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator
NAIOP Certificate of Advanced Study in Commercial Real Estate Development
NAIOP Certificate of Advanced Study in Real Estate Finance
Novogradac Community Development Certificate