Since June 2021, Carmela has been working with the Executive Vice President, CFO, and the Senior Management Team to develop, implement, and ensure financial programs, processes, and initiatives to effectively support ASA’s overall mission, goals, and objectives.

More than 18 years of fiscal management experience working with not-for-profits and five years of public accounting experience. She has worked extensively with Board of Directors, Audit, Finance, and Investment Committees.

Previously served as Vice President of Finance at Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston (CJP) where she managed the significant growth of over $2 billion in philanthropic assets and all financial aspects of annual campaign fundraising and grantmaking.

Began her career in public accounting and was an audit manager at Coopers & Lybrand, which merged and became PWC. 

Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of Boston University.

A resident of North Easton, she is a member of Temple Beth Emunah in the South Area, where she has served as Vice President and Treasurer.