YPN Leadership Team
YPN Leadership Team
Emerging Leaders: Meet GFOA's Young Professional Network
At GFOA’s 2025 Annual Conference, speakers at a YPN session shared their leadership development experiences, lessons learned, career advice, and key qualities for success in public finance. In this article, we share their diverse perspectives, with varied backgrounds, regions, and stages in their careers.
Interview with Abbey Chapman
GFOA spoke with Abbey Chapman, senior financial analyst for the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina about building a career in public finance plus challenges and opportunities for young professionals.
Interview with Kaitlin LeVasseur
GFOA spoke with Kaitlin LeVasseur, the senior budget analyst for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas about the quiet transformation she’s leading in the way the city approaches its budget process.
Interview with Cecilia Simchak
GFOA spoke with Cecilia Simchak, assistant director of finance for the Town of Needham, Massachusetts, about the importance of mentorship and community.
Spotlight on Evan Zacharia
Read GFOA's interview with Evan Zacharia, investment finance coordinator for Broward County, Florida’s Finance and Administrative Services Department.