Welcome NEW Director of Business Services, Sumitra Potharazu!

Sumitra brings a wealth of experience in government finance, most recently serving as Controller for the Chicago Children’s Museum and prior to that as Finance Manager for the Fox River Valley Public Library District. She is a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her career spans leadership roles in finance, education, and cultural preservation. She is very passionate about strategic and everyday financial operations as well as empowering teams to succeed.

As Director of Business Services, Sumitra will oversee our finance, Human Resources, and IT operations. “I am confident her knowledge, collaborative approach, and strategic mindset will take the Business Services Department to an even higher level,” shared Executive Director, Mike Szpylman.

Welcome to the Team, Sumitra!