Shana L. Alexander
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Leadership
Finance and Accounting
Pronouns: she/hers
Email: shanaalexander@ciis.edu
Biography
Shana Alexander, as both an entrepreneur and intrapreneur, is currently a C-suite executive, member of the Board of Trustees, and an advisor and consultant. She has worked at the intersection of large and small, public and private, and for-profit and nonprofit companies. Presently, Shana serves as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration at California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), where she oversees the Offices Finance & Accounting, Facilities and Real Estate, and Human Resources,
Over her career, Shana has demonstrated visionary, transformational, and multi-disciplined skills with high competence and an authentic balance of analytical, intuitive, and pragmatic leadership. She is known and respected for her successful track record and acumen, including an astute understanding of business objectives and complexities across industries and operating models. Her knowledge and expertise lean into all facets of strategizing, managing, planning, structuring, and operations with accomplishments marked by integrity, confidentiality, trust, and impact.
Shana has served on several Boards for private companies and operating nonprofit charities, including CIIS'. While President of the California Youth Theatre, Inc. Shana was recognized by the City of Los Angeles for her leadership in the early redevelopment of Hollywood. She also sat on the Harvard Kennedy School Women in Public Policy Program’ s Women’ s Leadership Board, where she advised on global women’s issues.
Shana is advancing her education in transformative leadership, organizational performance, and intrapersonal social systems through her doctoral studies at CIIS, School of Consciousness and Transformation. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership, a certificate in Executive Leadership Coaching, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Finance and Economics. She has received numerous industry-related awards, certificates, and licenses.
Education
BA, California State University, Chico
MA, Concordia University, Irvine
Professional Certificate, Concordia University, Irvine
Awards & Honors
Wealth Management CEO's Leadership Award,