As the Senior Vice President and CFO, I led UNLV's business affairs and finance functions for six + years. I am a certified public accountant (CPA) with a master's degree in accounting from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, and active in the NACUBO and WACUBO professional organizations.My core competencies include aligning strategy and optimizing resources to support the mission, maximizing the potential of our team members, and managing complex change. I focus on data, budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, risk management, and compliance. I am passionate about developing diverse, inclusive, positive, productive and collaborative culture - an environment in which our team can effectively and efficiently support and serve our organization in achieving its Top Tier Vision. Our goal is to serve as a trusted and valued partner, and being the 'Office of How' instead of the 'Office of No.'