Michelle Harris- Smith
Chief Financial Officer for J & P National Youth Empowerment Network
Michelle Harris is an accomplished financial executive with over 15 years of experience, specializing in both the private and public sectors, with a particular emphasis on non-profit organizations. As the Chief Financial Officer for J & P National Youth Empowerment Network, Michelle brings her deep expertise in financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency to support the organization’s mission of empowering at-risk youth and underserved communities.
Michelle’s experience working with non-profit organizations has been instrumental in developing her skills in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, securing funding, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. She has a proven track record of implementing financial policies and internal controls that ensure transparency and accountability, while also driving operational improvements that enhance the sustainability of non-profit agencies.
Her previous roles include Finance Director at TCA Health, a federally funded healthcare center, where she oversaw all financial activities and ensured compliance with complex regulatory requirements for public funding. She also served as Director of Accounting for the National Able Network, a non-profit organization specializing in workforce development, managing a $25 million operation. In both roles, Michelle was responsible for strategic financial planning, managing grant compliance, and supporting organizational growth through sound financial practices.
Areas of Expertise:
- Non-Profit Financial Management
- Grant Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- Budget Development & Management
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Internal Controls & Audit Oversight
- Multi-million Dollar Budget Oversight
- Team Leadership & Development
Michelle holds an MBA with a concentration in Accounting from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Robert Morris College. With her passion for financial excellence and her dedication to mission-driven work, Michelle continues to play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and impact of J & P National Youth Empowerment Network, supporting the organization’s efforts to create lasting change for at-risk youth and their communities.
