ADEY TESFAYE
Senior Vice President; Head of Community
Reinvestment Act Department
City National Bank
Adey Tesfaye has nearly 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, specifically in CRA. With a passion for creating affordable housing solutions for low- and moderate-income individuals, she has financed the construction and permanent loans for over 10,000 affordable housing units, managing nearly $1 billion in portfolio assets.
In recent years, Tesfaye has leveraged her expertise to advise smaller banks, helping them incorporate community investment and lending into their business models. She joined City National in 2024 and is dedicated to advancing the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act goals by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including community groups and local governments.
