Tia Jeffress

Tia serves as the VP of Finance and Administration at Benetech, where she leads the organization’s Finance, People & Culture, Information Technology, and Data Insights functions. With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she brings deep expertise in financial strategy, operational leadership, and data-driven decision-making. Throughout her career, Tia has held senior financial roles at mission-driven organizations such as the Stimson Center, The National Association of College & University Business Officers (NACUBO), and the American Institute in Taiwan. Earlier in her career, she worked at CPA firms that specialized in serving nonprofit and government clients, grounding her in the unique financial and regulatory needs of the sector.

Tia is passionate about leveraging data and accounting best practices to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance organizational effectiveness. She holds a dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting & Information Systems and in Management from Virginia Tech, and a Masters of Business Administration from Longwood University.