She/Her

Board Treasurer

Svjetlana "Lana" Grbic (she/her), Treasurer at Lighthouse Foundation, brings over a decade of finance experience to her role. Originally from Croatia, Lana has called Chicago home since 2010 and holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Illinois Chicago. Her career includes notable positions at Fortune 500 companies and banks, with a strong focus on budgeting and forecasting. Previously, Lana served as Treasurer for Second Unitarian Church and was an active member of UN Women Chicago. She aims to contribute to Lighthouse Foundation by ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to maximize the organization’s impact. Outside of work, Lana enjoys playing tennis and is passionate about traveling the world. Her favorite quote, “You are allowed to have everything you want” by Brianna Wiest, reflects her aspirational approach to both personal and professional goals.