Andrew Zallar

Andrew Zallar is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across nonprofit and educational sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Finance at Embarc since April 2024, Zallar previously held the position of Deputy Director of Finance & Operations at Arts Alliance Illinois. Additional experience includes managing finance and administration for the MidAmerica Region at the Unitarian Universalist Association and various roles at the Merit School of Music. Zallar's educational credentials include a Master of Science in Business Administration from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an Executive Scholar Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies from DePaul University, alongside various certifications in financial accounting, diversity, and inclusion.