Wassia Kamon is the CFO of Georgia Leading CDFI. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked across the manufacturing, technology, pharmaceutical, and nonprofit sectors in various accounting and FP&A leadership roles. Recognized twice as a 40 Under 40 honoree by CPA Practice Advisor, Wassia is a keynote speaker and top content creator whose insights have been featured in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Accounting Today, Fast Company, and Strategic Finance Magazine.
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