Paula Kocen

Paula Kocen is an experienced accountant and business analyst currently employed at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries since May 2018, where responsibilities include leading accounts payable and receivable processes, creating journal entries, managing cash requirements, and supporting financial reporting and budgeting. Prior to this role, Paula Kocen worked at Johnson Controls, Inc. for nearly two decades, holding positions such as IT Business Relationship Manager and IT Project Manager, where major accomplishments included developing IT strategic plans and managing software application development for HVAC&R solutions. Paula Kocen's earlier experience includes software engineering and programming roles at Analytical Design Solutions, Inc., and an educational background featuring an MBA in Finance from Loyola University Maryland and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Computer Science from Penn State University.