Virginia “Ginny” DeSanto
Virginia “Ginny” DeSanto joined the ASU Foundation for a New American University in 2005 as assistant controller before being appointed controller and later CFO and treasurer, bringing more than two decades of experience in financial reporting, governance, compliance, strategic planning and financial leadership.
DeSanto is responsible for the organization’s financial operations, including accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury operations, debt management, risk management, and oversight of affiliate organizations. Under her leadership, the finance office provides a wide range of financial services. She and her team of professionals collaborate closely with units across the affiliates and the university to provide the infrastructure that enables others to achieve their financial goals and objectives.
Prior to joining ASU Enterprise Partners, DeSanto was a senior auditor at Gainter Bandler Reed & Peters, PLC following service in the same role for CBIZ Mayer Hoffman McCann.
DeSanto graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration from ASU (summa cum laude) and majored in business information systems at Northern Kentucky University, where she earned her associate degree. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, former secretary, treasurer and chair for the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants, former chair of the National Committee for College and University Foundations (a committee of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education) and a graduate of Valley Leadership Class 35.
Virginia “Ginny” DeSanto
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, ASU Enterprise Partners
Virginia “Ginny” DeSanto joined the ASU Foundation for a New American University in 2005 as assistant controller before being appointed controller and later CFO and treasurer, bringing more than two decades of experience in financial reporting, governance, compliance, strategic planning and financial leadership.
DeSanto is responsible for the organization’s financial operations, including accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury operations, debt management, risk management, and oversight of affiliate organizations. Under her leadership, the finance office provides a wide range of financial services. She and her team of professionals collaborate closely with units across the affiliates and the university to provide the infrastructure that enables others to achieve their financial goals and objectives.
Prior to joining ASU Enterprise Partners, DeSanto was a senior auditor at Gainter Bandler Reed & Peters, PLC following service in the same role for CBIZ Mayer Hoffman McCann.
DeSanto graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration from ASU (summa cum laude) and majored in business information systems at Northern Kentucky University, where she earned her associate degree. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, former secretary, treasurer and chair for the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants, former chair of the National Committee for College and University Foundations (a committee of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education) and a graduate of Valley Leadership Class 35.