As the Vice President of Finance at the PAN Foundation, Ava works to align financial strategy with organizational goals and continue to ensure that PAN leads the way in rigorous financial management in service of its critical mission. Her collaborative nature and data-driven approach inform sound decision-making and sustainable growth.
With over 30 years of experience, Ava Shivers has built a distinguished career in financial leadership, managing diverse portfolios and developing deep expertise in financial management and analysis, planning, and operations. She has applied her skills across a range of sectors—with a focus on healthcare systems and nonprofit organizations—holding senior roles from Controller to Chief Financial Officer. Her strategic oversight has extended to budgets ranging from $35 million to $400 million, giving her a broad and nuanced understanding of financial management across industries.
Prior to joining the PAN Foundation, Ava held senior financial leadership roles across a range of nonprofit healthcare organizations. She served as the Divisional Controller at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, Vice President of Corporate Finance at Dimensions Healthcare System, and Chief Financial Officer at The Washington Home & Community Hospices. In these roles, she led large-scale financial system overhauls, implemented process improvements to enhance financial transparency, and supported patient care delivery through more effective financial planning and resource management.
A Certified Public Accountant, Ava holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from Loyola University Maryland. She is deeply committed to serving her community and uplifting those around her, both personally and professionally.
I am blown away by the impact PAN Foundation makes in the lives of those unable to afford life-saving treatments. Providing financial assistance, advocating for, and educating millions since its inception is a valiant and virtuous mission. I am honored I have the opportunity to work at PAN where we are transforming healthcare and improving the quality of life for millions, one person at a time.”
Ava Shivers, Vice President of Finance,