Joanna Colgrove

Joanna Colegrove, CPA, boasts a robust background in finance and accounting, currently serving as the Controller for the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools since November 2022. Previous experience includes positions as Finance Manager at SPRCHRGR and Controller at Emek Hebrew Academy. Joanna also held roles at Lodgen, Lacher, Golditch, Sardi, Saunders & Howard LLP as a Senior Staff Accountant and at Kirsch Kohn & Bridge LLP as a Staff Accountant. Early career highlights include Fund Manager and Program Manager positions at UCLA, where responsibilities encompassed budget management and financial reporting for educational initiatives. Joanna's expertise is supported by a strong educational foundation with a B.A. in Mathematics from UC San Diego, a Master's in Education from UC Santa Barbara, and a Certification in Accounting from UCLA Extension.