Worcester County Commissioners Appoint New Deputy Finance Officer

SNOW HILL, MD - Worcester County Commissioners have appointed Ondrea Starzhevskiy to serve as the county's new deputy finance officer. The announcement was made from Snow Hill, Maryland.

Starzhevskiy brings 14 years of accounting experience to the position. She has served seven years in director-level roles. Her background includes municipal finance, strategic budgeting, and intergovernmental coordination. These qualifications align with Worcester County's financial leadership requirements.

Commissioner President Ted Elder praised the appointment. "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," Elder said.

Starzhevskiy most recently served as director of finance for Easton Public Schools in North Easton, Massachusetts from 2022 to present. Before that role, she was director of finance for the City of Arcata in California from 2018 to 2022. Her career has focused on long-term financial planning, budget development, grant compliance, and financial reporting. She has maintained full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations throughout her tenure.

The new deputy finance officer expressed gratitude for the opportunity. "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 holds a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in accounting from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. She earned this degree in 2010. She also completed a Master of Science in Accounting from Babson College in 2011.

The deputy finance officer position involves assisting the finance officer with planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing functions within the Treasurer's Office. The role supports the overall financial operations of Worcester County government.