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Pia Frances Handsom
Assistant Director of Finance, Strategic Business Partner
Pia Frances Handsom is an exceptional communicator with strong organizational skills and natural leadership abilities. With a background in data science, education, and finance, Pia has a proven track record of fostering high morale, effective team training, and maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction. Pia is also skilled in employee relations, facilitation, and strategy development, enabling her to identify common ground among various perspectives.
Pia Frances Handsom's educational background includes a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from Boston University, a Master of Education (MEd) with a perfect GPA from Cambridge College, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Financial Management Services from Suffolk University. Pia graduated with highest class honors for the latter. Additionally, she holds another Bachelor of Science in Finance from Suffolk University.
In terms of professional experience, Pia has held key positions at renowned institutions. She has served as the Deputy Director of Operations & Administration and as the Managing Director of the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University. Furthermore, Pia has been involved with BU Spark!, serving as the X-Lab Program & Special Projects Lead, Operations & Finance Manager, and Administrative Officer. Prior to her time at Boston University, Pia held roles at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the Administrative Officer in the Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences and as the Senior Fiscal Officer in the Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Pia Frances Handsom's expertise lies in effectively training teams, maintaining high morale among diverse personalities, and forging lasting positive customer relationships. Her strategic mindset and exceptional communication skills make her an asset in various professional settings, from education to finance.