Debt Collection Advisory Committee

On April 29, 2021, the Department announced the creation of its inaugural debt collection advisory committee, a seven-member board that will provide critical feedback to the Department as it stands up its debt collection licensing program. The diverse group includes a consumer advocate and representatives from the debt collection, debt-buying, third-party collection, and collection law industries. The committee will advise the Commissioner on matters related to the debt collection business, including proposed fee schedules and other requirements.

Upcoming Meeting Information

The upcoming Advisory Committee Meeting will take place in Sacramento at:

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
651 Bannon Street, Suite 300
Multi-Purpose Room SE.151
Sacramento, CA 95811
and virtually via Zoom on June 05, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

This meeting will be open to the public.

Meeting Agenda:

1. Opening Remarks
2. Introduction of new Advisory Committee Members
3. Program Update
4. CSO Presentation
5. Roundtable
6. Public Comment

Zoom Webinar Information
To join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android please click the link below:

https://dfpi-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FyAilQqNTWum0DuS5J-7sw

If you wish not to register, you can use the audio dial-in option.

Dial-in audio information is below and will also be made available on the DFPI Debt Collector Advisory page.

Dial: USA 636 651 3128 US Toll
USA 877 411 9748 US Toll-free
Conference code: 765144

Upon conclusion the recorded video will be published on the DFPI’s YouTube channel as well as the DFPI Debt Collection Advisory Committee’s public page.

If you have any questions or need to request reasonable disability-related modifications or accommodations, please contact Sunday Ippolito at [email protected]

Past Meetings

• February 26, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Debt Collection Advisory Committee Meeting
  • Recorded meeting (Zoom video)
• September 16, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Debt Collection Advisory Committee Meeting
  • Recorded meeting (Zoom video)

Committee Members

The committee members were appointed by Commissioner KC Mohseni for a two-year term according to Financial Code Section 100025 as of 5/1/2025.

As can be seen by the list below, this diverse group includes representatives from the debt collection, debt-buying, third-party collection, and collection law industries:

• David Reid – Receivables Management Association International (RMAI)
• Humberto Matz – Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc.
• Kali Miller – Oportun, Inc.
• Katie Neill – TrueAccord Corp.
• Miguel Soto – East Bay Community Law Center
• Parisa Esmaili – Community Financial Resources (CFR)
• Robert Tavelli – Tavelli Co., Inc.

Additional Resource Links

• Debt Collectors webpage
• DFPI Application Process for Debt Collection Advisory Committee
• DFPI Announces Members of New Debt Collection Advisory Committee (press release)