Ms. Naama Balass is the Director of Finance and Operations of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine.  She earned a Master of Public Policy and Management and a bachelor’s degree in legal studies from the University of Pittsburgh.  Naama has 20 years of experience in finance, operations, and research administration in higher education and healthcare settings.

Ms. Balass is tasked with strategic fiscal vision planning and organization of staff operations including communication, engagement, training, and promotions.  She directs the budgeting process and oversees the analysis and review of financial information, oversees the finance and administration team and establishes direction, goals, and implementation of strategy within the institute.