University City Science Center
Lorraine LoPresti CPA MBA has extensive experience in various financial and administrative roles. Lorraine LoPresti has served as a Board Member at PACT since 2017. From 2016 to the present, they have been the Chief Financial Officer at the University City Science Center, overseeing finance, accounting, IT, HR, and administrative functions. Prior to that, they were the Chief Administrative Officer at Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation from 2013 to 2016, responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and fundraising. Lorraine has also worked as a CFO Consultant at LoPresti Financial Advisory Services, CFO at BioNano Genomics, Director of Financial Services at the University City Science Center, and Consultant at Constellation Energy. Lorraine LoPresti started their career as Store Operations Controller at Wawa, Inc. Lorraine also has experience as the Founder and President of Christmas in April of Camden, a non-profit organization focused on renovating houses for low-income homeowners. Additionally, they worked as the Manager of Accounting & Finance at ARAMARK.
Lorraine LoPresti CPA MBA completed their Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Villanova University from 1982 to 1986. Lorraine LoPresti further pursued their education at Rutgers University - Camden, where they obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from 1991 to 1995. Prior to their university education, Lorraine LoPresti attended Holy Cross High School. Additionally, they hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, although the specific institution and year of achievement were not provided.
University City Science Center
The University City Science Center is Philadelphia’s premier catalyst of entrepreneurial activity, healthcare innovation, and economic growth. Established in 1963, the nonprofit has been recognized by The Brookings Institution as a best-in-class investor, mentor, and economic development partner for young technology companies. Working alongside industry partners and leading research and academic institutions across the globe, the Science Center has supported over 1,000 early-stage companies. Today, the organization advances healthcare innovation from idea to the marketplace through startup support services, allocating capital, gathering the innovation community, and building inclusive STEM pathways for Philadelphia youth and adults. For more information visit sciencecenter.org or follow us at @UCScienceCenter.