Lyneisha Vaughn - Perez

Lyneisha Vaughn-Perez has extensive work experience in finance and planning roles. Lyneisha is currently the Vice President of Finance, Planning, and Grants at AmeriCares, a position they have held since May 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis from January 2021 to May 2022, and as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis from November 2017 to December 2020 at the same company.

Before joining AmeriCares, Lyneisha worked at LRN from 2011 to 2016, holding the position of Leader of Strategic Initiatives and Analysis. Lyneisha was responsible for the long-term strategic plan of the company and led the budget and planning process.

Lyneisha also worked as the Finance Director at GreenOrder, an LRN Advisory Group, from 2009 to 2012. In this role, they acted as a chief of staff to the Principals and oversaw finance, reporting, and business planning.

Prior to that, Lyneisha worked at The Parenting Group, Bonnier Corp as a Business Manager from 2006 to 2009. Lyneisha was the ranking financial officer for the company's $70 million budget and managed the daily operations of the Business Office department.

Lyneisha began their career at The New York Public Library, where they held several roles from 2003 to 2006, including Manager of Budget Analysis and Associate Manager/Senior Financial Analyst.

Early in their career, Lyneisha worked at Goldman Sachs as a Senior Financial Analyst and Financial Analyst in different groups. Lyneisha developed complex financial analysis models and played a role in evaluating potential merger advisory and financing transactions.

Overall, Lyneisha Vaughn-Perez has a well-rounded work experience in finance and planning roles, working in various industries and organizations throughout their career.

Lyneisha Vaughn - Perez earned an MBA in Strategy, Leadership & Change Mgmt from NYU Stern School of Business between 2004 and 2007. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, earning a BSBA in Finance from 1995 to 1999. In 2015, Lyneisha obtained a Human Capital Strategist (HCS) Certification from the Human Capital Institute (HCI).