Irena Barisic

Irena Barisic is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Irena has held multiple senior positions including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Prior experience includes leadership roles at the Association for Financial Professionals and The Brookings Institution, where Irena served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Additional roles encompass financial analysis and management at Conservation International, the Academy for Educational Development, Chemonics International, FBR, and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Irena's educational background includes degrees from The George Washington University School of Business, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.