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FAQ: CfPA's 2026 Board Appointments and Their Impact on Investment Crowdfunding
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The CfPA's new board appointments provide strategic advantages by enhancing expertise in securities law, platform technology, and regulatory compliance for navigating capital markets.
The CfPA appointed six professionals with specialized expertise in academic research, securities law, film finance, startup accounting, platform technology, and regulatory compliance to strengthen its mission.
These appointments expand access to capital for underrepresented founders and creators, fostering a more inclusive and sustainable economy through regulated investment crowdfunding.
The new board includes a film finance expert, a startup CPA who has performed over 1,000 reviews, and professionals fluent in multiple languages and regulatory frameworks.
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The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) has appointed six new board members for 2026: Dr. Greg Burke, Elizabeth Eichorn, Julian A. Haffner, Danielle Godfrey, Levi Brackman, and Meighan Leon.
These appointments strengthen CfPA's mission to support issuers, investors, and stakeholders navigating capital markets by bringing specialized expertise in academic research, securities law, film finance, startup accounting, platform technology, and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Greg Burke is an assistant professor of accounting who researches investment crowdfunding economics, focusing on securities regulation, financial reporting, and entrepreneurial finance. He has a Ph.D., CPA license, and previously worked as an auditor for PwC.
Elizabeth Eichorn is a fundraising and crowdfunding specialist who has coached over 1,000 business owners on strategy, business development, and innovative financing approaches, helping companies sharpen their story and execute campaigns effectively.
Julian Haffner is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising entrepreneurs in media, technology, and financial services, with emphasis on helping underrepresented founders and creators access capital through venture capital, private equity, and private placements.
Danielle Godfrey founded a CPA firm specializing in startups launching crowdfunding campaigns, with her team performing over 1,000 reviews and audits for issuers in the past seven years. She previously worked at Big 4 accounting firms and holds multiple advanced degrees.
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 platform technology expertise to the board.
The appointments were announced on January 27, 2026, in Washington, DC.
The CfPA is the leading trade organization advocating for the growth and success of the regulated investment crowdfunding industry, supporting issuers, investors, and stakeholders navigating the capital markets.
The diverse expertise of the new board members provides comprehensive support for entrepreneurs seeking funding, investors evaluating opportunities, and companies navigating regulatory compliance, securities law, accounting requirements, and campaign execution.
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