Miya Bates

Miya Bates is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and account management. Currently serving as Senior Manager of New Business Development - Retail at DoorDash since November 2021, Miya develops executive relationships with top retailers and negotiates innovative partnerships. Prior experience includes Senior Account Executive at Square, where Miya introduced Square's services to various merchant verticals, and several roles at Postmates Inc., culminating in Senior Business Development Manager, focusing on merchant relationships and sales strategies. Miya began a career in academia with roles at San Francisco State University and enriched creative endeavors through participation in the Pacific Library Partnership at Sunnyvale Public Library. Miya holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University and has completed coursework at Stanford University.