Alexander “Brave Journey” Sterling (he/him) is the CEO and co-founder of Turtle Island Community Capital (TICC), a Native-led CDFI committed to economic sovereignty, climate justice, and cultural revitalization across Indigenous communities. With ancestral roots in the Ramapo Lenape Nation, Cuba and the African diaspora, and a deep commitment to relational finance, Alexander brings two decades of experience in clean energy, community development, and impact investing.
Prior to founding TICC, Alexander ran a private consulting firm in San Francisco and supported renewable energy projects from residential to utility scale in tribal, rural and urban communities. He is a frequent speaker at RE+, SOCAP, and other national convenings on climate finance and Indigenous-led investing.
Alexander is building a capital ecosystem that honors traditional governance, land-based knowledge, and regenerative practices. His leadership integrates policy advocacy, philanthropic engagement, and culturally grounded underwriting to serve first-generation entrepreneurs, tribal nations, and grassroots organizers.
He is a proud father of 3, a student of Munsee and Lenape teachings, and a champion of community resilience. His work has been supported by the Oweesta, Grassroots Fund, and the Center for Indigenous People’s Rights, among others. Alexander holds a degree from the University of Rhode Island and serves on national advisory communities advancing equity in finance and environmental justice.