Melissa Hohimer

Melissa Hohimer is the Chief Financial Officer at Rainforest Trust. Previously, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at The Family Institute at Northwestern University from December 2018 to July 2021. Prior to that, Melissa was the Chief Financial Officer at Youth & Opportunity United from January 2015 to December 2018.

Melissa began their career in finance as an Assistant Controller at Easter Seals Inc. from August 2008 to January 2015. Melissa then worked as a Finance Associate at the Chicago Architecture Foundation from August 2006 to August 2008. In their early career, Melissa also held positions as a Business Assistant at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and a Company Manager at Evanston Dance Ensemble from March 2005 to August 2006.

Melissa is a certified public accountant and has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from DePaul University.

Melissa Hohimer has a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with a focus in finance, accounting, general management, and organizational behavior. Melissa also has a Bachelor's degree in Dance and Psychology from Northwestern University. Melissa is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Some direct reports include Karen Scott - People & Culture Manager, Julie Bashford - HR Operations Manager, and Belinda Villanueva - Controller. They work with Steve Bernacki - Director of Conservation Strategy, David Dellatore - Director of Conservation Programs, and Kira Seibel - Director of Marketing. Their manager is James C. Deutsch, CEO.