About

Lori Jiava is an accomplished executive leader and consultant with more than two decades of experience in public administration, municipal finance, governance, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. Throughout her career, she has successfully led complex organizations, managed multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets, developed comprehensive annual budgets and long-range financial plans, strengthened financial operations, and guided public and private clients through complex organizational, regulatory, and fiscal initiatives.

Her executive experience includes serving as Chief Fiscal Officer and Treasurer for the Village of Wappingers Falls, Director of Operations for a regional tax and financial services firm, Town Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger, President of one of New York State's largest school districts, founder of LAJ Management Solutions, and a licensed New York State Real Estate Salesperson. These diverse leadership roles provide a unique perspective that bridges government, education, business, finance, community development, and organizational leadership.

Lori's expertise includes financial management, budget development and creation, long-range fiscal planning, financial forecasting, treasury operations, governance and policy development, procurement and RFP administration, contract negotiation and administration, grant research, funding, and compliance, debt service analysis, capital financing, capital improvement planning, audit preparation, internal controls, regulatory compliance, organizational assessments, strategic planning, project management, operational process improvement, and executive leadership

She has extensive experience collaborating with elected officials, governing boards, executive leadership, and state and federal agencies to advance infrastructure improvements, capital initiatives, regulatory compliance, and public policy objectives. Lori has successfully coordinated complex projects involving consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, regulatory authorities, funding agencies, and community stakeholders while maintaining transparency, accountability, fiscal stewardship, and measurable results.

Throughout her career, Lori has overseen multimillion-dollar capital improvement projects, administered grant-funded programs, developed organizational policies and procedures, strengthened financial reporting and accountability systems, negotiated contracts, implemented operational improvements, and identified opportunities to maximize funding while safeguarding public resources. Her collaborative leadership style emphasizes strategic thinking, sound financial management, practical solutions, and long-term organizational success.

Lori holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs and Administration from SUNY Empire State University. She also earned a Paralegal Certificate from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and maintains her New York State Real Estate Salesperson license and New York State Notary Public commission. She remains committed to helping organizations strengthen governance, improve financial performance, navigate regulatory challenges, and successfully achieve their strategic objectives.

Inez Maldonado brings extensive executive administrative and operational management experience gained through leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. Her diverse background in municipal government, healthcare administration, finance, and business operations enables her to provide exceptional organizational support while ensuring the efficient execution of complex projects and day-to-day operations.

Having attended Iona College with concentrations in Accounting and Medical Technology, Inez has developed a strong foundation in financial administration, organizational management, and regulatory compliance. She has served as Administrative Assistant to three Town Supervisors and has held key administrative leadership positions supporting municipal operations, where she managed escrow accounts, coordinated procurement and RFP processes, administered grants, worked with funding agencies including the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), coordinated BidNet procurement activities, managed property and lease administration, and supported a wide range of human resources functions.

Her expertise also includes payroll administration, employee benefits and 

health insurance compliance, Civil Service administration, personnel policies, workplace safety and violence prevention programs, employeetraining and professional development, records management, office administration, and executive support. Throughout her career, Inez has been recognized for her exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to effectively coordinate multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Prior to joining LAJ Management Solutions, Inez held leadership and administrative positions within medical practices, healthcare billing organizations, and one of the Hudson Valley's largest automotive organizations, where she gained valuable experience in financial operations, customer service, office management, and business administration.

As Director of Operations, Inez plays an integral role in ensuring that LAJ Management Solutions delivers responsive, organized, and client-focused consulting services. Her professionalism, operational expertise, and commitment to excellence help clients navigate complex administrative and organizational processes with confidence.