Kathleen Chanthaboun
About Kathleen Chanthaboun
Kathleen Chanthaboun serves as the Director of Cost Analysis at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a position she has held since 2021. With a career spanning over two decades in financial analysis and management, she has held various roles at the Broad Institute and MIT.
Work at Broad Institute
Kathleen Chanthaboun has held multiple positions at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2005. She currently serves as the Director of Cost Analysis, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, she was the Associate Director of Financial Analysis from 2015 to 2021. Her earlier roles at the Broad Institute include Financial Operations Manager from 2011 to 2015, Budget Director from 2009 to 2011, and Financial Systems Manager from 2005 to 2009. Her extensive experience at the Broad Institute highlights her expertise in financial management and analysis within a research environment.
Education and Expertise
Kathleen Chanthaboun earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Mechanical Engineering and Management Science, completing her studies from 1994 to 1998. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects, which she applies in her current role in cost analysis and financial management.
Background in Financial Management
Before her tenure at the Broad Institute, Kathleen Chanthaboun worked in various financial roles. She served as an Administrative Systems Analyst at MIT from 2003 to 2005 and as a Systems Analyst at the Whitehead Institute for nearly a year in 2002-2003. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Consultant at Answerthink from 1999 to 2002. This diverse background in financial systems and analysis has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of financial operations.
Career Progression
Kathleen Chanthaboun's career in financial management has shown a clear progression in responsibilities and expertise. Starting as a Senior Consultant at Answerthink, she transitioned to roles that focused on financial operations and systems at the Whitehead Institute and MIT. Her journey at the Broad Institute reflects her growth, moving from Financial Systems Manager to Director of Cost Analysis, demonstrating her commitment to advancing financial practices in research institutions.