Charlene Andersen

Charlene is the Farm Food Lender at the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, a nonprofit that turns investments into loans and education to transform lives across the state. She is the lead author of the Access to Capital brief in the NH Food & Agriculture Strategic Plan.

Charlene advocates for farmers, fishers, food producers and value chain businesses by providing financing and technical assistance to these entrepreneurs. Previously, she held the position of Manager of Business Education at the Community Loan Fund. She has a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Eastern Nazarene College. She served on the Nottingham Select Board and Planning Board and many other elected and appointed positions in Town. She is an advocate for groundwater protection, land conservation and equality.