Guide Dogs for the Blind
Sherilyn Dacquisto has extensive experience in finance and accounting. Sherilyn started their career in 1990 as a Corporate Controller at Valley Forge Corporation, a publicly traded company. Sherilyn was responsible for overseeing financial operations across multiple subsidiaries. In 2000, they joined Shamrock Materials as the Senior Vice President of Finance, where they managed financial reporting and led a team of direct and indirect staff. In 2017, Sherilyn joined Guide Dogs for the Blind as the Controller before being promoted to Chief Financial Officer in January 2020. Sherilyn'srole at Guide Dogs for the Blind involves managing financial operations and ensuring the organization's financial health.
Sherilyn Dacquisto obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and MIS from California State University-Sacramento between the years 1980 and 1985. In addition, they hold certifications as a CPA (obtained in 1989) and CGMA (no specific date mentioned).
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Established in 1942, GDB is the largest Guide Dog school in North America and continues its dedication to quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates. Our programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. GDB receives no government funds. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them. GDB is headquartered in San Rafael, California, with a second campus in Boring, Oregon. More than 12,500 teams have graduated from our program, and there are approximately 2,200 active teams in the field currently. VISION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs. MISSION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives through exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities.