Celines Leonardo

Celines Leonardo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations and auditing. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations at Valence College Prep since January 2022, Celines has previously held key roles at KPMG US as an Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Associate and Audit Associate from October 2020 to January 2022. Additional experience includes working as NYS Lottery Coordinator at Bronner Group, LLC, and Financial Assistant at the University at Albany, SUNY. Celines progressed through various internships at KPMG and EY, culminating in leadership as President of WoMen Excelling in Business while at university, where efforts focused on fostering leadership and professional development among peers. Celines holds a Master of Science in Forensic Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University at Albany.