Kate Marini

Kate Marini is an accomplished financial leader with over a decade of experience in driving efficiencies and achieving favorable outcomes in complex financial environments. Currently serving as the Director of Finance and Planning for SP2, she previously held significant roles at Penn’s School of Dental Medicine. Kate has successfully managed budget strategies and forecasts, contributing to multi-million dollar budgets with minimal variance. Known for her collaborative approach, she works closely with organizational stakeholders to ensure compliance with GAAP and financial policies while enhancing financial processes. With a strong foundation in fiscal operations, Kate has held key positions across various organizations, where she streamlined financial processes, facilitated system implementations, and managed multi-state payroll operations for large employee groups. Her extensive experience across diverse sectors enhances her ability to present intricate financial insights to a wide range of audiences. Kate holds a B.S. in Accounting from Penn State University and is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Strategic Leadership from the same institution.