Alison Anderson

Alison Anderson is an accomplished accounting professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Accounting at Circle since 2021, Alison previously held pivotal positions at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, including Senior Project Manager and Senior Accounting Manager, where leadership was demonstrated in managing multi-million dollar budgets and overseeing cross-divisional projects. At the World Health Organization, Alison contributed significantly as a Finance Officer in the Polio Division, enhancing financial transparency for a $1 billion budget. Alison's career began at Ernst & Young, LLP as an Audit Senior, after achieving a Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) from the University of Washington and a BA in Business Administration - Accounting from UW Foster School of Business.