Javeena A. Edwards, MBA

Javeena A. Edwards, MBA, brings over 15 years of comprehensive experience in accounting and finance across diverse industries, including banking, manufacturing, medical, and nonprofit sectors. Her expertise spans various areas such as system integration, corporate acquisitions, talent and leadership development, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Currently, Javeena serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Jewish Family Services of WNY.  Since 1862, Jewish Family Services of Western New York has been providing all members of our community with critical health and human services, regardless of religion, ethnicity, cultural background, gender identification, ability, or age. The life-changing and wide-ranging services are provided by professional staff, supported by our extended family of dedicated volunteers and generous donors. JFS of WNY is a $10.4M organization with over $8M in grants and contracted services.

Javeena owns JWV Consulting Firm LLC, providing financial consulting and bookkeeping services to nonprofits and small businesses in the WNY area. JWV Consulting Firm is a Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise certified business in the State of New York. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University at Buffalo School of Management, an MBA from Medaille University, and graduation from Leadership Buffalo in 2022.

Beyond her professional achievements, Javeena is actively involved in her community. She has served on several boards, including as Vice President of the Foundation Board at Crisis Services of WNY, Treasurer of the Board at Buffalo Commons Charter School, and a Board Trustee for Tapestry Charter School and a Board. Currently Javeena serves as Board Member for the following organizations, Peaceprints of WNY, LMC Impact, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Foundation, and Homespace Corporation. Javeena is a proud member of The Links Incorporated, Buffalo NY Chapter, and Women United of the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County. Her deep connection to Buffalo, where she was born and raised, fuels her commitment to serving underserved populations and fostering community engagement.

Javeena is a dedicated wife to a Buffalo firefighter and a mother of three. She is passionate about giving back and believes in the importance of community engagement to help others achieve their goals. Her favorite Bible scripture serves as the foundation of her success and commitment to making a positive impact in her community, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:2-4