Lisa Desfosses

I+C Consulting, LLC

348 McKinley Ave., New Haven, CT 06515 | (203) 871-1765 | lisa@ipluscconsulting.com
Works in: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island

Last updated:
Wednesday, May 04, 2022

Hello! I provide hands-on, results-oriented help for public and non-profit organizations in finance, real estate, and construction management. I have over 19 years of CFO, real estate, finance, capital planning, facility oversight, and strategic planning experience. Most recently, I served as Interim CFO and then Interim COO for Neighborhood House Charter School and then as Deputy CFO at Achievement First, a charter management organization with 34 public schools across three states, including oversight for more than $400 million in school construction. My experience, collaborative nature, clear communication, and capacity to problem solve and achieve results will give you a valued partner on your projects. BA - Harvard College, MBA - Yale University, MEd - Broad Residency

Areas of Expertise:

Capital planning and budgeting, Property management, Real estate development, Space / facilities planning

Accounting software and systems, Audit, Budgeting, Financial analysis and planning, Financial training, Investment management, Outsourced accounting services, Financial policies and procedures

Business / financial models, Organizational assessments, Strategic planning

Deep expertise in these issue areas: City & State Government, Early Childhood Education, Economic Development, Education (K-12)

Past Clients:

  • Organization: Achievement First, Inc.
    Description of services provided: Finance, Budgeting, Real estate negotiations, Construction management
    Year services provided: 2018-19
  • Organization: Elm City Montessori Charter School
    Description of services provided: Real estate strategy & advising on construction management
    Year services provided: 2018 to present
  • Organization: Neighborhood House Charter School
    Description of services provided: Interim CFO and real estate project management
    Year services provided: 2018 to present
  • Organization: National Alliance of Public Charter Schools
    Description of services provided: Building leadership development & training program for real estate and facility professionals
    Year services provided: 2019 to present
  • Organization: Aspire Public Schools
    Description of services provided: Strategic Finance, Tax-Exempt Bond Financing, Real Estate Strategy
    Year services provided: 2020-Present
  • Organization: Prospect Schools
    Description of services provided: Organizational Strategy, Real Estate Strategy
    Year services provided: 2020, 2022
  • Organization: KIPP NC
    Description of services provided: Financial Strategy, Merger Financial Analysis & Strategy, Debt Strategy, AP Billing Improvements
    Year services provided: 2020-2022

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