Candice Chung
About Candice Chung
Candice Chung is a Financial Advisor with extensive experience in financial management and grant administration. She has held various leadership roles in organizations focused on education and adoption, and she is currently the Advisory CFO at AI4ALL and the Chief Financial & Operating Officer at PIVOTAL.
Current Role at AI4ALL
Candice Chung currently serves as the Advisory CFO at AI4ALL, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she provides strategic financial guidance and oversight to support the organization's mission of promoting diversity in artificial intelligence education. Her extensive experience in financial management and grants administration contributes to the effective allocation of resources within the organization.
Professional Experience in Financial Management
Candice Chung has a diverse background in financial management, having held various positions in notable organizations. She worked at KIPP Foundation in multiple roles, including Controller, Grants & Business Services, and Senior Director, Grants Management, from 2013 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as Director of Finance at America World Adoption from 2006 to 2010 and as Accounting Supervisor at RedPeg Marketing from 2004 to 2006. Her career began at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Tax Associate from 2002 to 2004.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Candice Chung holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), which underscores her expertise in financial practices and regulations. This educational foundation supports her roles in financial advisory and management.
Experience in Grant Management
Throughout her career, Candice Chung has managed federal and private grants, focusing on funding the development of new schools and supporting training programs for school leaders in educationally underserved communities. Her role as Senior Director, Grants Management at KIPP Foundation involved overseeing grant accounting and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
Previous Roles at AI4ALL
Before her current position, Candice Chung served as Chief Financial Officer at AI4ALL from 2019 to 2023. In this capacity, she was responsible for the organization's financial strategy and operations, contributing to its growth and sustainability during her tenure.