Kate Serenko is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial management and analysis. Currently serving as Senior Finance Manager at AvalonBay Communities since August 2021, Kate has previously held various roles at Parallon, including Manager Financial Analysis and Financial Analyst II, where responsibilities included building KPI reports, optimizing workflows, and creating comprehensive dashboards in Tableau. Prior experience also includes a position as Graduate Teaching Assistant and PMBA Program Coordinator at Virginia Tech, as well as roles at Dulles Eye Associates as an Optician and Billing Specialist. Kate holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Virginia Tech and a B.S. in Systems Engineering from George Mason University.