Marie Arce
Director of Client Finance
Charter Impact
Marie Arce is a seasoned finance leader with deep expertise in financial management, planning, and operations across the public education and nonprofit sectors. She has successfully overseen multimillion-dollar budgets, secured major grants and loans, and led financial planning efforts that support long-term sustainability. Before joining Charter Impact, Marie served as Director of Finance at Amethod Public Schools, managing business operations for a $45 million charter management organization. She previously held finance roles with UU Justice Ministry of California and Mt. Diablo UU of Walnut Creek, building expertise in audit management, compliance, and policy development. Marie excels at translating complex financial data into actionable insights and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency and accountability. She also serves as Finance Committee Chair for the East Bay Regional Parks District and advises the City of Antioch. Her passion for empowering mission-driven organizations makes her a trusted financial partner and strategic thought leader.
