Cherese Johnson

Cherese Johnson, MBA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in private equity, hedge funds, and accounting. Currently serving as Associate Director of Private Equity and Hedge Funds at IQ-EQ since April 2022, Cherese has previously held leadership roles at Northern Trust Corporation, including Team Lead and Senior Consultant. A background in investments operations at Allstate involved analyzing reports and reconciling complex financial data. Cherese also contributed to the budget office at Northern Illinois University, where responsibilities included ledger maintenance and financial reporting. Educational credentials include an MBA in Strategic Marketing and a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, both from Northern Illinois University.