LOS ANGELES, CA (September 27, 2024) – GHJ, a national advisory and accounting firm, is proud to announce that Nonprofit Practice Leader Donella Wilson, Nonprofit Tax Practice Leader Lizbeth Nevarez and Nonprofit Principal Melanie Horowitz have been named Leaders of Influence: Nonprofit and Philanthropy by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This prestigious recognition highlights those who have significantly contributed to the fabric of our community through their stewardship and selfless service to essential and worthy causes.
“We are incredibly proud of Donella, Lizbeth and Melanie for their well-deserved recognition,” said GHJ Managing Partner Tom Barry. “Their commitment and leadership not only strengthen our Firm's core mission but also profoundly impact the communities we serve. Their work exemplifies what it means to lead with dedication and a heart for service.”
GHJ is committed to serving the nonprofit sector and partners with organizations to maximize their impact through a suite of comprehensive advisory and accounting services. By collaborating closely with nonprofit clients, GHJ helps these organizations navigate the complexities of nonprofit management and ensures they are set up for success and can focus on their missions with enhanced financial clarity and operational efficiency.
DONELLA WILSON
Donella leads GHJ’s Nonprofit Practice and is President and Chief Philanthropy Officer of GHJ Foundation. She works alongside many leading nonprofits and uses her influence as a trusted advisor to strengthen the nonprofit community. Beyond her client work, Donella is a board member for Food Forward and a member of the Southern California Grantmakers Audit Committee and Corporate Leadership Council. She previously served on the Downtown Women’s Center’s Board of Directors for 13 years.
Through her role at GHJ Foundation, she regularly advises her colleagues on how to give back to their community through volunteerism or board membership. Through GHJ Foundation, Donella teaches her colleagues how to become philanthropists and support the causes they care about.
LIZBETH NEVAREZ
Lizbeth leverages her extensive experience in public accounting and nonprofit leadership to drive impactful change in the lives of her clients. She helps clients achieve financial compliance and enables them to focus on their missions. Passionate about empowering those around her, Lizbeth is also a co-leader of GHJ’s Women’s Empowerment Cohort, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing gender equity in the accounting profession.
Outside of GHJ, Lizbeth serves on the boards of Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County and the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation. She previously served on the board of Executive Service Corps, an organization that provides affordable coaching and consulting services to nonprofits.
MELANIE HOROWITZ
Melanie provides auditing and consulting services to a diverse range of nonprofit clients, including organizations that offer social services such as child development, mental health and educational services. Her dedication to excellence and impactful contributions to the nonprofit community make her a standout in the industry and a leader at GHJ. An active supporter of the Los Angeles nonprofit community, Melanie can often be found at galas and fundraisers benefitting local organizations.
As the Learning and Performance program leader for GHJ’s Audit and Assurance Practice, Melanie mentors and trains the next generation of accounting professionals. Her efforts help develop future leaders in the nonprofit and accounting sectors.
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About GHJ
GHJ is a national advisory and accounting firm with employees in nearly 30 states and clients around the world. Our team of experts meet clients where they are and provide personalized service for nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Ranked as a Top-100 Firm, 7th Fastest-Growing Firm, Top Regional Leader in the West and Best Firm to Work For by Accounting Today, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future.
Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms around the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to partner with its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 157 countries across the globe. GHJ has 20 partners and more than 200 staff members, who serve thousands of clients. The Firm is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
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