The fiscal and financial wizards you need to know in New York.
Throughout the year, City & State highlights the key players in New York’s political arena, from influential public officials to successful CEOs to energetic advocates and activists. But none of these individuals would be very effective without the assistance of specialized experts who crunch the numbers, balance the books and generate revenue. These professionals – banking executives, chief financial officers, controllers, treasurers, procurement managers, bond counsels, public finance attorneys and more – come from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and represent financial institutions, corporations, nonprofit organizations, law firms, advocacy groups and several levels and branches of government in New York. City & State’s inaugural Who’s Who in Budgeting & Finance puts these unsung heroes in the spotlight.
Tina Chirico
Chief Financial Officer, Anderson Center for Autism
Tina M. Chirico has been the chief financial officer of the Anderson Center for Autism since 2006, playing a key role in its 300% budget growth over 19 years. With 33 years in the human services field, she actively collaborates with state departments and holds leadership positions in organizations like the Financial Managers Association and the 853 Coalition. Chirico’s contributions extend to committees addressing rate reform and financial changes in collaboration with the state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, state Education Department and state Office of Children and Family Services.
Recent accomplishments: Chirico supports Anderson’s mission of “Optimizing the Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism” by collaborating with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Children and Family Services, Albany County and the state Education Department to establish the Anderson Early Learning Academy (preschool) and Anderson Center Clinic (ABA evidence-based services).