Finance and Compliance Manager

Vanessa Cowdrey


Vanessa Cowdrey serves as K12 Consulting Group’s Finance and Compliance Manager, bringing more than 15 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, compliance, and financial systems. She manages everything from invoicing and budget tracking to forecasting and reporting, ensuring clarity and consistency across all financial operations.

About Vanessa

Her deep understanding of state and district-level compliance requirements plays a crucial role in our Program Management framework helping to align project budgets, bond funds, and Prop 2 reimbursements under a single transparent system. Vanessa’s precision ensures that every financial decision is backed by accountability, compliance, and strategic foresight, giving both the district and the K12 team confidence in every dollar spent.

Known for her balance of structure and strategy, Vanessa keeps projects running smoothly behind the scenes, building financial systems that not only track progress but also tell the story of responsible, equitable investment.

Beyond her work with K12, Vanessa serves on the Board of Directors for WISH (Women in School Housing), where she champions transparency, fiscal stewardship, and mentorship for women across the school facilities and construction industry.

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