Alumni, Finance

Sharks, sea lions and spreadsheets

August 8, 2025 By Corey Ann Williams

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Kristen Rosenberger headshot

Kristen Rosenberger (finance '10) is the VP of financial planning and analysis at the National Aquarium. Photo courtesy of Auburn Alumni Association.

Finance alumna Kristen Rosenberger ('10), who was always drawn to work "that feels meaningful," is keeping the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.

“Early in my career, I bounced around a bit, to be honest, trying out different roles and different industries, learning what I did and didn’t like,” she said. The turning point came when she worked at Catholic Relief Services, an international NGO, and the experience made her realize she belongs at “mission-oriented organizations.”

Today, Rosenberger is the vice president of financial planning and analysis at the National Aquarium. She oversees financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and more. “It allows me to really combine my financial skillset with a meaningful purpose,” she explained. 

Read the full story, published by the Auburn Alumni Association. 

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