Channa Williams

CFO at Cognia

Channa Williams is the Chief Financial Officer responsible for managing the company’s financial operations. As a successful financial executive with more than 22 years of experience in the corporate and government sector, Channa offers a wealth of knowledge, experience, and financial leadership in the areas of budget, finance, accounting, capital investment, treasury, education finance, and risk and audit management. She has led financial operations across various public, private, and nonprofit entities, including serving as Chief Financial Officer for Charleston County School District, the second largest district in the state. Channa also has managed significant budgets for Achievement First, Inc., an educational non-profit, Baltimore City Community College and Foundation, Baltimore City Public Schools, and Baltimore City Department of Public Works. In addition to her work in Baltimore City, she’s developed automated database solutions and accounting practices for Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement, focused on financial revenue recovery operations as a managing partner with UPS, and managed financial analyses and reporting for the SC&H Group. Channa holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and finance from Morgan State University, an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Morgan State University, and a dual study abroad degree from St. Louis University in international finance.

Timeline

  • CFO

    Current role

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