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

  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.
  • There's More Room for Change Than You Think This item is protected

    April 24, 2026
    To stay competitive in today’s educational landscape, independent schools should modernize spaces by aligning with evolving pedagogical trends and technology advancements. Learn how existing spaces can be transformed to better serve a campus community.
  • Effortless Efficiency: Payroll to Performance This item is protected

    April 13, 2026
    Efficiency is paramount through the entire Human Resources function. In this webinar, HR leaders and business officers will explore how to streamline workforce management from payroll processing to performance evaluation.
  • Mission (and Margin) Possible: Leveraging Campus Assets This item is protected

    March 30, 2026
    From summer programs and rentals to strategic partnerships, schools can unlock new income streams. This webinar explores practical strategies to maximize underutilized assets, assess operational readiness, and design sustainable initiatives.
  • 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.

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