Lesley Bennett

Lesley is an accounting and finance professional with over twenty years of experience in public and non-profit sectors.

Prior to creating her CFO consulting business, Lesley was the Director of Operations and Finance at the Latino Network. There she served as a member of the organization’s Leadership Team. She brings a unique and dynamic perspective to her work, based on her diverse experiences throughout her career in organizations such as the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Department of Education, and various non-profits throughout Oregon such as Willamette Partnership, Oregon League of Conservation Voters and Bicycle Transportation Alliance. She serves as The Rebuilding Center’s Treasurer.

Lesley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a minor in Sociology from Portland State University. Lesley enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her family. She can also be found perusing used bookstores and perfecting her focaccia bread recipe.

She teaches NL 510 Fiscal Management and Budgeting in the Pacific University Master of Nonprofit Leadership program.