Director of Finance, Operations and Strategic Projects at Friends Academy, Ann Marie Tidona is a certified public accountant and an experienced finance and operations director with a demonstrated history of working in K-12 education management.  Skilled in nonprofit organizations, budgeting and forecasting, strategic planning, human resources, debt financing, endowment and investments, regulatory compliance and risk management Tidona has served as chair and conference chair of the Business Affairs Council of the New York State Association of Independent Schools, and as an officer and board member of the Independent Data School Exchange.  Tidona served two terms on the NBOA Board of Directors, including one as the treasurer. Tidona is a 2008 recipient of the Will J. Hancock Award and is a frequent presenter and accreditation team member.