Experience

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  Humane Society International

  • Chief Executive Officer
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  WellBeing International

  • Chevy Chase, MD USA

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Aug 2018 - Present
    • Chevy Chase, MD USA

    Since WellBeing International came into existence on August 14, 2018, I have had the privilege to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. During the last 5 1/2 years, I have provided strategic leadership and vision, operational oversight, team building and management, and financial and marketing ex...

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  UOSSM USA

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

    My time at UOSSA USA, a medical relief organization providing services in Syria, was a challenging and rewarding experience. I had the privilege of working with dedicated medical professionals in a challenging conflict environment. Skills sets used in non-conflict arenas must be adapted to work in a conflict environment. The establishment of a mobile medical clinic in southern Syria was particularly rewarding.

  • Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

    • Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

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  Kathleen Z. Rowan Consulting, LLC.

  • Potomac, MD

  • Consultant - Nonprofit Organization Specialist

    • Oct 2014 - Sep 2016
    • Potomac, MD

    Providing CFO level and other financial services to nonprofit organizations. Advising nonprofit organizations on strategic development and integrated planning and implementation cycles. Assisting nonprofit organizations with year-end audits. Performing program management reviews and evaluation...

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  Counterpart International

  • Arlington Virgina

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • May 2013 - Sep 2014
    • Arlington Virgina

    Responsible for Finance, Grants, Contracts & Compliance, and Information Technology. Member of the Executive Management Team. $80M Annual Expenditures. Developed and communicated a clear message regarding the organization’s operating strengths and weaknesses, assisted in the development and...

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  Kathleen Z. Rowan Consulting, LLC.

  • Potomac, MD

  • Consultant - Nonprofit Organization Specialist

    • Nov 2011 - Apr 2013
    • Potomac, MD

    Provided CFO level and other financial services to international nonprofit organizations and US Government corporation on a project basis. Contracted by a CPA firm to redesign the finance operations of a nonprofit organization. Project included implementation of new accounting software, revisio...

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  Relief International

  • Los Angeles, Washington DC, London

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Mar 2005 - Oct 2011
    • Los Angeles, Washington DC, London

    Started as CFO for EnterpriseWorks/VITA in 2005. Relief International and EnterpriseWorks/VITA merged July 2009 and became the CFO of Relief International (and RI-UK) with annual expenditures of $45-$50 million and offices across the world. Oversaw all aspects of domestic and international fin...

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  Resources Global Professionals

  • Associate

    • Mar 2002 - Feb 2005

    Performed all CFO and controller functions on project based assignments: oversaw accounting staff and budget development and implementation; managed finances and fiscal reporting for government grants and projects; responsible for all interactions with auditors and audit preparation, for financia...

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  Alternatives Congress Trust

  • Washington DC

  • Consultant

    • Jan 1999 - Mar 2002
    • Washington DC

    Set up nonprofit entity for international scientific conferences – prepared accounts and liaised with external auditors. Part-time.

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  Morneau & Company (CPA firm)

  • Natick, MA

  • Manager

    • Jan 1983 - Sep 1987
    • Natick, MA

    Supervised and conducted range of audits for non-profits, business ventures, and professional corporations; designed and guided implementation of accounting systems (computer and manual) for clients; prepared and presented financial statements and management reports and filed applicable federal/s...

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  Calibre CPA Group PLLC

  • Washington DC

  • Senior

    • Oct 1979 - Dec 1982
    • Washington DC

    Specialized in audits of non-profit organizations; supervised and planned audits; developed financial statements and reports and presented findings/evaluations to client management; excelled in crisis situations

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  Office of the Auditor General of Florida

  • Gainesville, FL

  • Senior

    • Sep 1973 - Sep 1979
    • Gainesville, FL

    Supervised auditors assigned to the State Health and Human Resources Division; performed financial and compliance audits of state and local government entities including state Health and Human Resource agencies, state universities and community colleges, and offices of state and local officials.