Shih-Chang Lu, Head of Finance, Compliance, & Safety

Shih-Chang Lu is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in financial management and operations within the non-for-profit sector. He joined the Scratch Foundation as its Head of Finance, Compliance, and Safety overseeing Finance, HR, and Community, Compliance, & Safety Departments.

Before joining the Scratch Foundation, Shih-Chang held the position of Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at the Center for Employment Opportunities. In this capacity, he directed all financial and administrative functions for a $110 million organization with thirty-one offices around the country. Before the Center for Employment Opportunities, he was the Chief Financial and Operations Officer at the New York Hall of Science. There he was responsible for all financial matters and oversaw the operations of a museum that welcomes over 400,000 visitors a year. Shih-Chang’s career also included senior roles at the Population Council and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Shih-Chang holds a M.B.A. in Finance and Marketing and a B.S. in Finance and Economics from the New York University’s Stern School of Business.