James Lum

James Lum has a diverse work experience, primarily in the finance and nonprofit sectors. James currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Tides, where they manage over $1B in impact investing assets and supports various social justice projects. James has also served on the Board of Directors and acted as Treasurer for organizations such as the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, Aeris Insight Inc., and Impact Network. Additionally, they have held the role of CFO/CIO at The Bridgespan Group, a global nonprofit that advises social change leaders. James has demonstrated their financial expertise and leadership skills while working as the CFO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, where they successfully led a multi-entity nonprofit, increasing its revenue by 71% over four years. James has also been involved in the nonprofit sector in other capacities, such as serving on the Selection Committee for the Advancement in Management annual competition at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement. Prior to their nonprofit work, James gained experience as an independent consultant, working with organizations such as MTV International and various hedge funds as a finance director and media economics adviser. Throughout their career, James has consistently shown a strong commitment to driving positive change and advancing social equity.

James Lum has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance from Columbia Business School. Prior to obtaining their MBA, they completed their undergraduate education at the University of Virginia. At the University of Virginia, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a double major in Economics and Biology. Unfortunately, no specific start or end years were provided for these educational experiences.