Loza Ayana

Senior Finance Associate

I am a dedicated finance professional with a wealth of experience in financial management and risk analysis. My passion for numbers fuels my unwavering commitment to collaborating with organizations to enhance their financial health and success through various means, whether by optimizing budgets, conducting financial analysis, or discovering cost-effective solutions to any financial challenges. I relish every opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Before my tenure with Cooper/Smith, I had the privilege of working with PEW Charitable Trust, an organization dedicated to helping philanthropic entities, non-profits, and educators nationwide in expanding opportunities for youth within under-resourced communities. During my time there, I served as a Program Planning and Budget Analyst, supporting different projects. I also worked as an Account Specialist for Social Solutions International, a firm funded by USAID, where I contributed to a project aimed at enhancing the health status of women and children in Tanzania and Nigeria through evidence-informed policies and programs.

My educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Washington Adventist University and a master's degree from Frostburg State University. When I'm not working or volunteering, you'll often find me immersed in reading, exploring new destinations through travel, and cherishing quality time with my family.