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Tenzin Yangchen
Finance & ComplianceAs Controller, Tenzin oversees and manages the organization's financial operations, focusing on revenue and restricted grants. She joined Defenders in 2024 with more than a decade of experience in nonprofit accounting.
Tenzin holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from George Mason University. She is a licensed CPA. In her free time, she enjoys long outdoor walks, knitting, traveling and learning new languages.