Lauresha Mala

Lauresha Mala, CPA, currently serves as a Senior Manager of Finance Project Management at Verano, where responsibilities include supporting finance through systems, SOX audits, and business process projects. Previous experience includes consulting for Salo on D365 and S4Hana ERP implementations, and serving as a Senior Project Analyst/Project Manager at Cresco Labs, focusing on ERP implementation strategies. Lauresha has held various roles such as an IT Consultant at Apex Systems, where process optimization for Walgreens IT was a primary focus, and a Business Analyst at City Colleges of Chicago, responsible for addressing reporting gaps during an Oracle/PeopleSoft implementation. Earlier career accomplishments include leading an automation project at CEDA, resolving system inconsistencies at Sikich, and managing business operations as a Business Manager at LMS Spotless, Inc. Lauresha began a career in program coordination at the Albany Park Community Center, aiding low-income residents through various assistance programs. Lauresha holds a B.A. in Finance and Marketing from the University of Illinois Chicago and has pursued accounting studies at Northeastern Illinois University.