ANNANDALE, VA, January 25, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Holly Clark Blanchard has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Blanchard is a distinguished business owner and the chief executive officer at Clark Strategic and Financial Consulting in Fairfax, Virginia, where she has served since 2022. With a career spanning over 25 years, she has become an expert in transformational leadership, team management, and finance. Ms. Blanchard’s role at her firm involves acting as a contracted executive for companies facing significant business transformations, offering strategic business advice and financial expertise to guide teams toward success.
Before her current position, Ms. Blanchard was the executive director at Strategic Investment Fund for La Raza Inc. in Washington, D.C., from 2010 to 2022 and held the role of chief financial officer at UnidosUS Properties LLC in Washington, D.C., during the same period. Her career also included serving as the chief financial officer in the nonprofit sector for the United Way of the National Capital Area in Vienna, Virginia, between 2006 and 2010 and as the chief executive officer at Clark Consulting in Bristow, Virginia, from 2004 to 2006.
Ms. Blanchard’s career began as a senior auditor at Ernst and Young Global Limited in Syracuse, New York, in 1993, followed by roles as a senior accountant at ITT Goulds Pumps in Fairport, New York, and as a senior internal auditor at Foster Wheeler International Corporation in Clinton, New Jersey. She further honed her skills at American Management Systems in Fairfax, Virginia, where she served in various capacities, including as the vice president, general manager, principal, and finance consultant, before being named the group chief operating officer and principal. Throughout her tenure in the industry, Ms. Blanchard has demonstrated success in developing robust strategies that drive transformation and deliver consistent profitable results.
In preparation for her career, Ms. Blanchard garnered a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Le Moyne College, summa cum laude, in 1993, followed by a Master of Business Administration in finance, competitive and organizational Strategy, and entrepreneurship from the University of Rochester, summa cum laude, in 1999. Her credentials include receiving a designation as a certified public accountant, a certificate in nonprofit leadership from Boston College, and a nonprofit certificate from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Adding to her professional success, Ms. Blanchard is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, underscoring her commitment to excellence in her field. Outside of her professional life, she is active civically with several organizations, including as a board member for the Strategic Investment Fund at La Raza and as a volunteer with the Humane Society of Fairfax County and the Rivanna Conservation Alliance.
In light of her success, the Washington Business Journal honored Ms. Blanchard twice as the Chief Financial Officer of the Year for restoring public trust in the financial integrity of the United Way of the National Capital Area. She attributes her success to her passion for her profession and problem-solving abilities.
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