Ashley Pena

Ashley Pena has a strong background in finance and accounting, with a focus on rebuilding and transforming financial functions within organizations. Ashley started their career at the National Society of Hispanic MBAs as a Senior Financial Analyst, where they managed budgets, financial statements, and assisted with payroll and HR functions. Ashley then moved on to The Dallas Opera, where they served as an Accounting Manager, overseeing accounting processes, cash flow projections, and financial statements. Ashley later joined the AT&T Performing Arts Center as an Associate Director of Finance and was eventually promoted to Director of Finance. In these roles, they were responsible for rebuilding the finance and accounting function, overseeing all financial functions, and managing annual audits. Ashley's most recent position is Director of Finance at the New York Philharmonic, where they were recruited to rebuild finance and accounting functions and lead the finance team through a transition to a fully remote work environment.

Ashley Pena received their Bachelor's degree in Communication from The University of Texas at Arlington, completing their education in 2006.