Lori Gillam is the Senior Director of Accounting and Controller at Sanford Burnham Prebys, joining the institute in 2015. She has worked in the field of accounting for more than 30 years, 20 in the non-profit arena.
She oversees all daily accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and staff accountants, while assisting the chief financial officer with financial reporting, indirect cost rate negotiations, annual budgets and external audits.
Prior to joining Sanford Burnham Prebys, Lori served as the accounting director for Veteran’s Medical Research Foundation and before that almost 10 years as an auditor with a local San Diego firm leading non-profit audits in areas including government agencies, research institutes, public charities and the arts.
Lori has a Bachelor of Art degree in accounting from National University, graduating magna cum laude, and is a Certified Public Accountant.