Patricia Schnedar Cpa

Patricia Schnedar, CPA, MA has over 20 years of experience in financial management and accounting roles. Patricia has held positions as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at various nonprofit organizations, including Shanti Project, Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay, Redwood Day School, and Girls Inc. of Alameda County. In these roles, they were responsible for overseeing accounting, finance, and IT functions, as well as managing staff and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Patricia also has experience in the private sector, having worked as a Sr. Manager of Human Resources at i2 Technologies and as a Finance Manager at BP/SONATRACH SONARCO Oil & Gas Project (ARCO). In their positions, they have demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning, risk management, and financial reporting.

Patricia Schnedar completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the UNM Anderson School of Management between 1977 and 1981. In 1985, they obtained their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Later, in 2003, they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Culture and Spirituality from Holy Names University.