Krista Canfield McNish

Krista Canfield McNish has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Krista is currently the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at CRV, where they oversee brand and reputation efforts for the venture capital firm and provides guidance to startups partnered with CRV. Prior to this, they founded and served as the Chief Discoverer of FoodWaterShoes, a platform dedicated to sharing stories about people, brands, and food from around the world. Krista has also held advisory positions at Syracuse University, Travelade, and DeVry University, where they provided strategic guidance and insights. Krista has a strong background in corporate communications, having worked at LinkedIn as the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications during its IPO. Krista also served as the Vice President of Communications and Getaway Expert at Gogobot and worked as a Senior Account Executive at Horn Group. Additionally, Krista has experience as an on-air news reporter for KDLT-TV, where they conducted interviews, reported live on camera, and pitched innovative story ideas. Krista is a skilled communicator with a passion for sharing interesting stories and ideas.

Krista Canfield McNish completed their high school education at Westhill High School from 1996 to 2000, earning a General Diploma. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor's of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism and Finance at Syracuse University, completing their studies from 2000 to 2003.