Miriam Vales

Miriam has over 26 years of professional experience within various industries. She began her career in finance and accounting with Elf Lubricants North America (now Total SA), and has subsequently held positions at LP music group, Kirker Enterprises, and Michael Kors, Inc. During her tenure at these organizations, she’s worked in every area of accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis. She has also assisted with the implementation/upgrade of 3 ERP software packages and has supported IT in a financial role. Miriam believes that the most important asset of any company are its employees, that is why throughout her career she has been able to streamline operations through leadership and collaboration with a strong team of professionals.

Miriam currently sits on the Board of Governors of the South Orange Performing Arts Center, because she feels strongly about being involved in the community where she resides and because she believes in the arts. To quote her “Art is the aspirin to your everyday headaches.” As a board member she can lend her expertise to facilitate the operational side of the art center because the arts are a vital tool that helps us express what it means to live and enjoy the beauty of this world and SOPAC provides a vehicle for that expression in the community.