The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA), the leading trade organization for the regulated investment crowdfunding industry, has appointed six new professionals to its Board of Directors. The appointments of Dr. Greg Burke, Elizabeth Eichorn, Julian A. Haffner, Danielle Godfrey, Levi Brackman, and Meighan Leon bring specialized expertise across academic research, securities law, film finance, startup accounting, platform technology, and regulatory compliance to strengthen the organization's advocacy and support for issuers, investors, and stakeholders.
Dr. Greg Burke, an assistant professor of accounting at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business, brings academic rigor with research focused on the economics of investment crowdfunding, securities regulation, and financial reporting. Elizabeth Eichorn contributes over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, having coached more than 1,000 business owners on capital-raising strategies and alternative funding paths. Julian A. Haffner, a Member at Gordon Feinblatt LLC and Chief Legal Officer of CineBlock, offers more than 20 years of legal experience advising entrepreneurs in media, technology, and financial services, with particular emphasis on helping underrepresented founders access capital.
Danielle Godfrey, founder and President of SetApart Accountancy Corp., provides critical accounting perspective with her firm having performed over 1,000 reviews and audits for crowdfunding issuers in the past seven years. Levi Brackman, Founder and CEO of Invown, combines technical expertise in AI and data science from previous roles at Priceline and Travelport with practical knowledge of capital markets and platform economics. Meighan Leon, as Chief Legal Officer of DealMaker, brings regulatory compliance experience with a business-focused approach to turning compliance requirements into growth opportunities.
"We're excited to welcome this new class of directors to the CfPA Board," said Brian Belley, President of the Board of Directors. "They bring the kind of real-world, diverse experience our industry needs right now, spanning securities law, platform operations, issuer support, and academic research. As regulated investment crowdfunding enters a pivotal period for policy, compliance, and market maturity, this Board is better equipped than ever to represent our stakeholders and help drive responsible growth across the ecosystem."
The appointments come at a critical juncture for the investment crowdfunding industry as it seeks greater market maturity and navigates evolving regulatory landscapes. The diverse expertise represented on the board signals CfPA's commitment to addressing the complex challenges facing platforms, entrepreneurs seeking capital, and investors participating in these markets. For business leaders and technology executives monitoring alternative financing channels, this board strengthening suggests increased industry focus on compliance, platform reliability, and investor protection as crowdfunding becomes more institutionalized.
The expanded board composition reflects the multidimensional nature of modern capital formation, where technology platforms, regulatory frameworks, accounting standards, and legal compliance intersect. This development matters for entrepreneurs considering crowdfunding options, investors evaluating these markets, and policymakers shaping the regulatory environment. As CfPA continues its education and advocacy work, the organization provides resources through its website at https://CfPA.org. The broader crowdfunding ecosystem includes events like SuperCrowdLA, produced by The Super Crowd, Inc., which brings together social entrepreneurs and impact investors, with more information available at https://TheSuperCrowd.com.
