Lesley Chacon is a Senior Financial Analyst at PolicyLink, where she supports the organization's mission to advance equity and inclusive prosperity through strong financial stewardship and analysis. She joined PolicyLink in 2024, bringing extensive experience in nonprofit finance, grant management, and operational systems that support social impact.

Previously, Lesley served as Director of Client Financial Services at Arabella Advisors, providing financial oversight for mission-driven projects housed within 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Her work focused on budgeting and forecasting, grant compliance, financial reporting, and donor stewardship. She began her career managing city, state, and federal grants at a Chicago-based social service nonprofit.

Lesley holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a minor in Accounting from Dominican University and is driven by work that aligns financial integrity with meaningful impact.