Exceptional Children's Foundation
Sonhui R. has a diverse work experience in financial and accounting roles. They started their career as a Controller at Beach Cities Health District in 2003, where they supervised accounting operations and implemented internal control systems. They then became the Vice President of Finance at Exceptional Children's Foundation in 2004, responsible for supervising accounting operations and assisting in executive decision-making. In 2012, they became the Chief Financial Officer at Step Up, overseeing accounting, administrative, and HR departments. They later held the CFO position at JVS from 2014 to 2016 and at AbilityFirst from 2016 to 2020, where they provided financial advice and managed multi-million dollar budgets. Currently, they are the Chief Financial Officer at Exceptional Children's Foundation, a role they started in 2021.
Sonhui R. pursued their education at the College of Charleston School of Business from 1992 to 1994. During this time, they completed a B.S. Double Major with a focus on Accounting and Business Administration. Later, in 2010-2011, they attended California State University, Monterey Bay, where they earned an Executive MBA in Business Administration.
Exceptional Children's Foundation
The mission of the Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with special needs – empowering them to reach their greatest potential. ECF was founded in 1946 by a group of parents and community activists who sought to establish a day training program as an alternative to institutional care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Over the years, ECF’s services expanded to meet the changing needs of its target population. The agency successfully developed and implemented early intervention programs for infants and toddlers, as well as residential, work and day programs for adults. In 2008, ECF merged with Kayne Eras Center (KEC), adding a K-12 school and a comprehensive Mental Health Program to its services. Today, with an annual operating budget of $27 million and 375 staff, ECF serves over 4,800 children, adults, and their families at 15 ECF service sites, in clients’ homes, and in community settings throughout L.A. County.