Kathleen Ryan

Kathleen Ryan is a successful finance and accounting professional with a passion for helping companies grow and overcome obstacles. With over 27 years of experience as the Founder and Chair of RoseRyan, she has served as an interim CFO for 65+ Bay Area start-up companies and led the launch of Bizinta, a tech firm offering SaaS solutions. Kathleen is known for her deep financial expertise, business acumen, and ability to guide companies through challenges, including economic downturns and crises.

During the early days of the pandemic, Kathleen became an expert on the Paycheck Protection Program, assisting companies in calculating their PPP needs and navigating loan and forgiveness applications. She is also a sought-after advisor to boards, currently serving as a Founding Board Member and Secretary at FINACA and an Audit Committee Member at the Flora Family Foundation. Kathleen's accolades include being recognized as a Managing Partner Elite by Accounting Today and listed among the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and Women of Influence in Silicon Valley.

Kathleen Ryan holds a BSC in Accounting from Santa Clara University and has a rich organizational background, having served in leadership roles at various companies and foundations. Her contributions to the finance and accounting industry have been featured in media outlets like San Francisco Business Times and Accounting Today, cementing her reputation as a leading figure in the field.