I’m passionate about helping a wide range of not-for-profit organizations
carry out their mission and give back to the community. I work primarily with
arts and cultural organizations, social services agencies, foundations,
affordable housing entities, and trade and professional associations. I
specialize in single audits and improving clients’ fiscal oversight procedures,
governance policies, and internal controls. I enjoy putting my project
management skills to good use, and I value the diversity that comes from working
with a large variety of not-for-profits. My clients appreciate the fact that I
communicate promptly with them about audit findings, accounting updates, and
industry best practices. They also appreciate that I’m available to answer
questions throughout the year, not just during the audit.
Among my accomplishments since I joined the firm in 1999 has been the
creation of a women’s coaching group in the Chicago office. This group helps
colleagues connect with peers, partners, and women leaders throughout the firm.
I serve in leadership roles in both the AICPA and the Illinois CPA Society. As
an AICPA discussion leader, I’ve taught CPE courses used by state CPA societies
to cover topics of interest to nonprofit organizations, and I’m the past-Chair
of the not-for-profit organizations committee for the Illinois CPA Society.
Within the wider community, I’m the board treasurer of the Batavia Public
Library and Audit Committee member of the Chicago Foundation for Women. I hold a
B.S. in accountancy from the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.