Shama Strougo
About Shama Strougo
Shama Strougo is a Senior Financial Analyst at NYU Langone Medical Center and Financial Aid Program Manager at NYU Medical Center, with extensive experience in financial analysis and management.
Current Position at NYU Langone Medical Center
Shama Strougo currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at the NYU Langone Medical Center since 2010. In this capacity, Strougo is responsible for conducting detailed financial reviews and projections. This role involves evaluating strategic financial opportunities to minimize student indebtedness and effectively using financial aid as a recruiting tool.
Current Role at NYU Medical Center
Since 2014, Shama Strougo has been the Financial Aid Program Manager at NYU Medical Center. In this role, Strougo has implemented significant initiatives like the Blackbaud Award Management platform to improve communication and scholarship utilization across the Financial Aid, Development, and Finance departments. Additionally, Strougo has established a Tuition-Free model for long-term financial planning in collaboration with the Finance and Development office.
Past Experience at WellPoint Inc
Shama Strougo held several key roles at WellPoint Inc from 1999 to 2009. These positions included Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Planning Analyst, Project Manager Health Services, Senior Financial Advisor, and Cost & Budget Consultant. During this period, Strougo was involved in a variety of financial planning, budgeting, and project management tasks.
Educational Background
Shama Strougo has a robust academic background in accounting. Strougo earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from the Pace University - Lubin School of Business from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, Strougo achieved an Associate degree in Accounting from Derby College of Further Education in 1970.
Implementation of Blackbaud Award Management
As Financial Aid Program Manager at NYU Medical Center, Shama Strougo pioneered the implementation of the Blackbaud Award Management platform. This initiative was designed to enhance communication and improve scholarship utilization between the Financial Aid, Development, and Finance departments, proving to be a significant advancement in the center's financial operations.