Paul Chobanian is an accomplished financial and operational leader with two decades of experience overseeing organizational strategy, financial management, and information technology systems. His work emphasizes fiscal transparency, regulatory compliance, long‑term sustainability, and the integration of data‑driven decision‑making across complex organizations. In addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer at Lutheran Services in America, Paul serves as an adjunct professor at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Paul began his career at PwC in Boston, specializing in the health industries sector and supporting clients in biotech, government research, medical devices, and manufacturing. A certified public accountant licensed in Massachusetts, Paul is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Humentum and is certified in USAID Assistance Management.
Paul holds a master’s degree from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island.