Cheryl McKenna

Cheryl McKenna has extensive work experience in finance and accounting roles. Cheryl most recently worked as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Animal Rescue Foundation since December 2019. Prior to that, Cheryl served as the Director of Finance at Cortex Innovation Community from May 2017 to April 2018. In this role, they were responsible for cost projections, financing scenarios, cash flow management, and regulatory compliance for commercial projects. Cheryl also worked as the CFO at Jewish Community Center of St Louis from May 2015 to May 2017, overseeing financial and operational aspects of the organization. Cheryl managed the Accounting and IT departments and assessed program success. Before that, they held the position of CFO at Community Foundation of Lorain County from December 2002 to April 2015. In this role, Cheryl handled financial and operational aspects of the organization, acted as a liaison between investment managers and the Investment Committee, and ensured compliance. Cheryl began their career at Cohen & Company in 1999, where they served as a Manager specializing in non-profit accounting and auditing. Cheryl also held roles as a Senior Accountant and an Accountant at the same company, where they worked on a range of financial statement audits, tax planning, and business needs for clients in both for-profit and non-profit sectors.

Cheryl McKenna holds an MBA degree from Kent State University - Graduate School of Management, which they obtained from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, they earned a BBA degree in Accounting from Cleveland State University between 1997 and 1999. In addition, Cheryl obtained an AA degree in Business from Lorain County Community College from 1995 to 1997. Cheryl has also received certifications as a CPA and an MBA, although the specific institutions and years of these certifications are not provided.