Pa Thao’s journey in municipal finance began in 2014 as an Accountant for the City of Brooklyn Park, where she laid the foundation for her career and established lasting connections within the Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association (MNGFOA). She is an active member of the MNGFOA Student Conference Committee and served as an Executive Board Member in 2023. After her time at the City of Brooklyn Park, Pa became a Senior Associate with Abdo Financial Solutions, providing consulting and interim finance director services to various municipalities. This role allowed her to gain invaluable experience in different areas of municipal finance, including process improvements and long-term financial planning. In late 2021, Pa joined the City of Edina as the Accounting and Auditing Coordinator. She was later promoted to Assistant Finance Director and now serves as the Finance Director. Pa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Outside of work, Pa and her husband stay busy with their five energetic children. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games, pickleball, and exploring Minnesota State Parks.