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This Week's Program: Mandy Eidson and Taylor Drakeford |Self-Help Credit Union


On Friday, September 18, the Rotary Club of Atlanta West End is pleased to welcome Mandy Eidson and Taylor Drakeford of Self-Help Credit Union as our program speakers. Together, they bring extensive experience in community development, financial inclusion, affordable housing, and building partnerships that strengthen neighborhoods and create greater economic opportunity.

Mandy Eidson


Mandy Eidson is the Director of Business Development and Community Engagement at Self-Help Credit Union, one of the nation’s leading Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). A community development professional with extensive experience in affordable housing and capital management, she focuses on cultivating mission-aligned partnerships and advancing economic inclusion. Mandy is a proud Atlanta native and serves locally on the boards of HouseATL and the Georgia Social Impact Collaborative, as well as the Advisory Boards for Westside Works, the West End Main Street Council, and the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership Advisory Council.

Taylor Drakeford


Taylor Drakeford is a Regional Manager with Self-Help Credit Union in Atlanta, where she works to expand access to equitable financing that supports affordable housing, small businesses, and community wealth-building. With a career rooted in community development, she is dedicated to expanding access to responsible financial products and services that help individuals, families, and communities build long-term economic stability. Taylor collaborates with partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to help drive sustainable investment in underserved communities.

Posted by CJ Stewart
September 17, 2026 8:00am

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