Alissa Czasonis

Alissa Czasonis, PMP has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Alissa is currently employed at Nonprofit Finance Fund as the Director of Operations, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Manager of Special Projects and Operations and Operations Project Manager at the same organization.

In addition to their work at Nonprofit Finance Fund, Alissa also serves as a Board Trustee at The Period Place since June 2021.

Before joining Nonprofit Finance Fund, Alissa worked at Opportunity International as a Proposal and Report Writer in 2011. Alissa also held the role of Operations Manager at Connected Property Management from July 2010 to May 2011.

Alissa's career began with an internship at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs as a Major Gifts Intern in 2009. Alissa then joined Nonprofit Finance Fund, starting as a Coordinator in April 2014 and gradually progressed to the positions of Analyst, Associate, Senior Associate, and Manager. Alissa'stenure at Nonprofit Finance Fund concluded in June 2020.

Overall, Alissa Czasonis, PMP has gained extensive experience in operations, project management, and finance within the nonprofit sector.

Alissa Czasonis, PMP, has a solid educational background with a focus on international development and business. Alissa earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in International Business from North Park University, where they attended from 2006 to 2010. In addition, Alissa was a visiting student at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) in 2008, further expanding their knowledge in the field of International Business. Alissa later pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in International Development from the University of Bath, attending from 2012 to 2013.

In terms of certifications, Alissa holds several notable credentials. Alissa obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in June 2019, demonstrating their expertise in project management. Prior to this, they achieved the Certified Associate of Project Management certification in August 2016, further highlighting their commitment to developing their project management skills. Alissa also holds the Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA) certification, earned in September 2020 from Salesforce. This certification showcases their proficiency in utilizing the Salesforce platform for effective sales administration.

Overall, Alissa Czasonis’s education history and certifications reflect their dedication to gaining knowledge and expertise in international development, business, and project management.