Kenny Pankey
About Kenny Pankey
Kenny Pankey serves as the Director of Finance for the Clean Cooking Alliance at the United Nations Foundation, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in budgeting and financial planning, with extensive experience in the nonprofit sector focused on international development.
Work at United Nations Foundation
Kenny Pankey has been serving as the Director of Finance for the Clean Cooking Alliance at the United Nations Foundation since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and contributing to the strategic initiatives of the organization. Prior to this position, he held various roles within the United Nations Foundation, including Manager of Budgeting and Financial Planning for the Clean Cooking Alliance from 2019 to 2020, and Budget Manager for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves in 2018. His tenure at the United Nations Foundation spans several years and includes significant contributions to financial planning and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Kenny Pankey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Towson University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, completing the program from 2014 to 2016. His academic background in international business equips him with the knowledge necessary to support the global initiatives of the Clean Cooking Alliance.
Background
Kenny Pankey has a diverse professional background, with extensive experience in budget management within the nonprofit sector. He began his career at CACI International Inc, where he worked as a Business Analyst from 2011 to 2016, contributing to knowledge management solutions and integrated communications. His roles at CACI included a three-year tenure as a Business Analyst, followed by two years in a similar capacity. Pankey's experience in financial management and analysis has been instrumental in his subsequent roles at the United Nations Foundation.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Kenny Pankey has played a key role in enhancing the operational efficiency of the Clean Cooking Alliance. His strong skills in organizational strategy have contributed to the organization's financial planning and analysis efforts. Pankey's work has supported various strategic initiatives aimed at promoting clean cooking solutions globally. His extensive experience in budget management, particularly in international development projects, underscores his capability in the nonprofit sector.