Ann Bastian

Ann Bastian has a diverse background in finance and business strategy, currently serving as Chapter Coordinator for Project Linus since August 2023, where responsibilities include managing logistics, volunteers, and community outreach for the Central NJ Chapter. Prior experience includes a role as Manager of Business Strategy at Verizon Connect, focusing on redefining financial processes, and as FP&A Large Enterprise Business Partner at Verizon, where Ann provided financial reporting for strategic decision-making. Previous positions with Deloitte and Robert Half involved advisory services and financial modeling, while earlier roles at McGraw-Hill Education and The McGraw Hill Companies encompassed financial support for product development and accounting management. Ann holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham Gabelli School of Business and a BBA in Managerial Accounting from Pace University, and is a Certified Management Accountant.