Crowdfunding Professional Association Strengthens Board with Six New Appointments

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA), the leading trade organization advocating for the growth and success of the regulated investment crowdfunding industry, has appointed six distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors. The new members are Dr. Greg Burke, Elizabeth Eichorn, Julian A. Haffner, Danielle Godfrey, Levi Brackman, and Meighan Leon. These appointments bring specialized expertise in academic research, securities law, film finance, startup accounting, platform technology, and regulatory compliance, strengthening CfPA's mission to support issuers, investors, and stakeholders navigating the capital markets.

Dr. Greg Burke is an assistant professor of accounting at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business whose research examines the economics of investment crowdfunding in the United States, with particular focus on securities regulation, financial reporting, and entrepreneurial finance. Elizabeth Eichorn is a fundraising and crowdfunding specialist and business consultant who helps entrepreneurs build practical capital-raising and growth strategies, having coached over 1,000 business owners on strategy and innovative financing approaches. Julian A. Haffner is a Member at Gordon Feinblatt LLC and Chief Legal Officer of CineBlock, a film finance and Regulation Crowdfunding platform, with more than 20 years of experience advising entrepreneurs across media, technology, and financial services.

Danielle Godfrey is the founder and President of SetApart Accountancy Corp., a CPA firm specializing in startups launching crowdfunding campaigns, whose team has performed over 1,000 reviews and audits for issuers in the past seven years. Levi Brackman is Founder and CEO of Invown, a registered investment crowdfunding platform helping real estate sponsors and early-stage companies raise capital under Regulation Crowdfunding, bringing technical experience from senior roles at Priceline and Travelport. Meighan Leon serves as Chief Legal Officer of DealMaker, guiding the platform through complex regulatory frameworks with a practical, business-focused approach to turn compliance into opportunities for growth.

Brian Belley, President of the CfPA Board of Directors, stated that the organization is excited to welcome this new class of directors who bring real-world, diverse experience spanning securities law, platform operations, issuer support, and academic research. He emphasized that as regulated investment crowdfunding enters a pivotal period for policy, compliance, and market maturity, this Board is better equipped than ever to represent stakeholders and help drive responsible growth across the ecosystem. The appointments come at a critical time as the industry continues to evolve, with CfPA remaining committed to education, advocacy, and establishing best practices for all participants.

The addition of these board members enhances CfPA's ability to deliver on its commitments and share successes with policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs. For more information about CfPA and its initiatives, please visit CfPA.org. The organization's strengthened leadership comes alongside industry events like SuperCrowdLA, produced by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation dedicated to advancing impact crowdfunding and empowering diverse founders, with more details available at TheSuperCrowd.com.