Commissioners Appoint Starzhevskiy as New Deputy Finance Officer
Snow Hill, Maryland – The Worcester County Commissioners named Ondrea Starzhevskiy as the new deputy finance officer. Starzhevskiy brings 14 years of accounting expertise, including seven years as a director, to this position. Her extensive experience in municipal finance, strategic budgeting, and intergovernmental coordination align well with the County’s financial leadership goals.
“Ondrea has a strong background working with government funds, including working with enterprise funds and updating enterprise resource planning systems, and she possesses strong leadership skills, all of which make her ideally qualified to manage the team in the Treasurer’s Office and work with our key stakeholders,” Commissioner President Ted Elder said.
Prior to joining Worcester County, Starzhevskiy was the director of finance for Easton Public Schools in North Easton, MA from 2022 to present and director of finance for the City of Arcata in California from 2018 to 2022. Throughout her career, she has led efforts in long-term financial planning, budget development, grant compliance, and financial reporting, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
“My experience managing large, public-sector budgets and navigating complex funding structures has equipped me with the insight and skills to contribute effectively to Worcester County’s financial operations,” Starzhevskiy said. “My connection to the Lower Eastern Shore, particularly the Public Landing area where my mom grew up, dates back four generations. I’m thankful for the opportunity to put these skills to work in the place I call home. I appreciate the confidence the County Commissioners have placed in me, and I’m looking forward to contributing in a meaningful way to the County and its residents.”
Starzhevskiy earned a Bachelor of Science in Management, with a concentration in accounting, from the University of Massachusetts at Boston in 2010 and Master of Science in Accounting from Babson College in 2011.
The deputy finance officer assists the finance officer in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the functions and activities of the Treasurer’s Office.