Manager of Operations and Grants

Larisa Malek, BS
LMalek [@] LABestBabies [.] org

Larisa Malek, BS, is the Manager of Operations and Grants at LABBN, where she plays a key role in overseeing the organization’s financial health and operational efficiency. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, Los Angeles. Larisa is responsible for developing and managing LABBN’s annual budget, monitoring financial performance, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and preparing financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. She manages day-to-day operations and streamlines financial workflows. With a solid foundation in accounting principles and financial analysis, Larisa brings a detail-oriented and strategic approach to fiscal management. Her passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving makes her a valuable asset in both financial planning and organizational operations.

Fun facts:

• Her hobbies include reading, traveling, and attending sporting events.
• Three things on her bucket list are to tour Europe, learn how to play the piano, and to buy a condominium.
• When asked what her personal motto would be, she said, "Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever."
• If she was a superhero, she would want to have the power to read minds.
• When she was a child, she wanted to be a math instructor.