Lisa-Turchan

Lisa Turchan

Chief Financial Officer

The Buckley School

Sherman Oaks, CA

Lisa Turchan is the chief financial officer for The Buckley School, where she has served since 2004. In this role, Turchan built out a $100M campus enhancement plan, grew the school’s enrollment levels, fortified the school’s financial position by increasing net assets, and created a long-term financial vision for the school. Prior to The Buckley School, Turchan spent nearly two decades in senior management roles at Twenty-First Century Fox. She currently serves on the NBOA Board of Directors as the Board Secretary and Chair of Governance Committee. Turchan is a certified public accountant and University of Michigan Business School graduate with public accounting experience at Deloitte.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Blending Respect and Efficiency in the Business Office This item is protected

    February 20, 2026
    Join members of NBOA’s volunteer Human Resources Council for a practical discussion on strategies to safeguard your working hours without compromising collegial relationships —all while saving time.
  • Facing the Aftermath of Disaster: Lessons & Preparedness Strategies This item is protected

    February 6, 2026
    Hear firsthand experience navigating the Palisades Fire and discover practical lessons in evacuation, business continuity, board governance and emergency response planning to help your organization prepare for the unexpected.
  • Business Office & Admissions Partnering on Net Tuition Revenue This item is protected

    January 23, 2026
    It’s essential to manage enrollment and financial aid in a consistent, sustainable and predictable way — but doing so can be complex and challenging. Learn how established sustainable net tuition revenue targets support mission, program and budget.
  • Optimizing the Auxiliary Workforce: Compliance, Culture & Sustainability This item is protected

    January 9, 2026
    This webinar invites school leaders to rethink auxiliary staffing — across summer, afterschool, enrichment and other programs — as a lever for sustainability, compliance and culture-building.
  • The Fine Art of Handling Conflict for Business Officers This item is protected

    December 5, 2025
    This webinar will equip attendees with practical strategies to navigate disputes with clarity and confidence, and offers actionable insights on handling complaints and resolving conflict in ways that foster collaboration and strengthen relationships.

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