The Chicago Lighthouse
Natasha Broomfield, MAFM, has a diverse work experience in the financial and accounting sector. Natasha began their career in 2002 at Bethel New Life as a Staff Accountant, where they worked until 2007. In 2010, they joined the Chicago Transit Authority as a Financial Analyst until 2012, when they moved on to become the Controller at the Christian Community Health Center. Natasha then worked at The Chicago Lighthouse from 2014 to 2022, holding roles as a Senior Accountant and the Manager of Grants and Contracts. Following this, they served as a Financial Accounting Consultant at New Age Services Corporation from 2019 to 2023. In 2022, they became the Director of Accounting at Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS). Currently, Natasha holds the position of Assistant Director of Grants and Contracts at The Chicago Lighthouse, starting in 2023.
Natasha Broomfield, MAFM, completed their education at two institutions. Natasha obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting from Alabama State University, where they studied from 1996 to 2001. Following this, Natasha attended Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University from 2002 to 2006, where they earned a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance.
The Chicago Lighthouse
Empowering Community Independence The Chicago Lighthouse is the most comprehensive agency serving people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans in the United States. Each of our 40 programs and services are designed to help individuals of all ages, races, income levels, and abilities reach the same goal: to live as confidently and independently as possible. Our programs include: •Comprehensive Low Vision Services that provide low vision diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and assistive technology for people of all ages and backgrounds; •Employment Services, empowering individuals with disabilities and Veterans to gain the skills they need to support themselves and improve their quality of life; •Education that provides children, adolescents, and young adults with vision impairments and often other disabilities reach developmental and social milestones; and •Advocacy and Independent Living Programs, that enable clients to thrive in an accessible, inclusive community. In addition, The Lighthouse has developed several Social Enterprise businesses in the areas of Customer Service, Digital Accessibility Consulting, Manufacturing and Shipping that serve the dual purpose of providing our clients with accessible, inclusive jobs and generating revenue to support our clinical and social service programs.