Lunda Asmani, CPFO has a strong background in financial management and budget planning. Currently, Lunda holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Norwalk Public Schools, where they oversee all financial and business operations, including budgeting and fund accounting for a $400 million budget. Prior to this role, Lunda served as Chief Financial Officer and Budget Director for the Town of New Canaan. Additionally, Lunda has experience as the Director of Management and Budgets for the City of Norwalk and as Assistant City Manager for Budget & Finance in the City of Newton, KS. Lunda also worked in various roles at Sedgwick County Government, including Business Systems Analyst and Principal Budget Analyst.
Lunda Asmani, CPFO has a diverse and extensive education history in the fields of public administration, public finance, and land use planning. In 1999, Lunda began their education journey at Wichita State University, where they pursued a Master in Public Administration with a focus on Public Finance, completing the degree in 2001. In 2011, they attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the Advanced Government Finance Institute (AGFI), further enhancing their understanding of public finance.
To strengthen their knowledge and expertise in public administration, Lunda attended the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 2015. Here, they completed the ICMA Senior Executive (SEI) program, focusing on Public Administration.
Lunda also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Land Use Planning from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), where they studied from 1994 to 1997.
In addition to their formal degree programs, Lunda has obtained certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. In June 2013, they earned the Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) credential from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Furthermore, in December 2021, Lunda received the Certified School Business Administrator certification from the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Currently, Lunda is pursuing two Graduate Certificates in Public Administration from the University of New Haven. They are working towards completing a Graduate Certificate in School Operations and another Graduate Certificate in Public School Finance, with an expected completion year of 2022.
Based on the available information, Lunda Asmani's educational background demonstrates a strong dedication to professional development and a deep expertise in public finance and administration.
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