Lizbeth Nevarez

Treasurer

Principal, GHJ Advisors

Lizbeth Nevarez, CPA, has more than 15 years of public accounting experience providing tax and consulting services and is GHJ’s Nonprofit Tax Practice Leader. She is also Secretary for GHJ Foundation, GHJ’s vehicle for purposeful and proactive giving to the community. Additionally, Lizbeth co-leads GHJ’s Women’s Empowerment Cohort, which is part of GHJ’s DEIA initiative.

Lizbeth is a frequent guest speaker on nonprofit tax issues. She has completed the Riordan Leadership Institute’s Board service program through the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce. The program’s mission is to develop and cultivate business professionals for lifelong service in the nonprofit community. She has also taught courses on Form 900 basics and private foundations through CalCPA.

Outside of her work with GHJ, Lizbeth serves on the board of several nonprofits, including the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, which supports the socio-economic betterment of the greater Latino community of California while preserving the pride, values and heritage of Mexican-American culture, and Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, which provides free legal assistance to nearly 160,000 individuals and families throughout Los Angeles County every year.

Lizbeth has been recognized as a “Most Influential Minority CPA” and “Leader of Influence: Minority CPA” by the Los Angeles Business Journal for her contributions to the community and accounting industry.

Lizbeth joined GHJ in 2008, after graduating California State University, Northridge where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Lizbeth is a mother to two young boys and enjoys spending time with family and going on family trips in her free time.