Ms. Mei Lin Strein joined NAfME in April 2020.  She has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, cash flow monitoring and management.  Her career background includes pharmaceutical, government, consulting, manufacturing, software, security, and none profit.  Ms. Strein spent four years in Europe setting up an accounting system for a newly acquired subsidiary and was in full charge of overall European (Germany, UK, France, and Poland) revenue recognition.

Prior to joining NAfME, Mei Lin was a controller for Frontpoint Security, where she managed a team of seven to complete audit/compliance activities, general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and payroll activities.  She managed day to day accounting and drive process improvement and automation to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Ms. Strein graduated from George Mason University with a B.S. in Accounting.  She enjoys traveling and has been to four out of seven continents so far.

Job Position

Director of Finance and Accounting

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