Kristiana Almeida, MBA

Kristiana Almeida, MBA has a strong background in nonprofit management and development. Kristiana currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at the League to Save Lake Tahoe, where they are responsible for overseeing the organization's day-to-day operations. Prior to this role, they worked as a Senior Project Manager at VISIONALITY Partners, where they played a pivotal role in developing and executing the company's business strategy. Kristiana managed multiple nonprofit consulting contracts simultaneously and led COVID-19 business pivots that resulted in increased headcount and profitability. Additionally, Kristiana has experience as a business owner, having successfully operated Alaris Fitness for five years. In this role, they used data analysis to drive marketing strategies and formed partnerships with complimentary businesses to increase foot and web traffic. Kristiana also has experience in the education sector, having worked as the Director of Development and Give Day Coordinator at UC Santa Barbara. Kristiana successfully implemented the university's first-ever digital fundraising program, raising $3.7 million in a 24-hour period. Lastly, Kristiana has held various roles at the American Red Cross, including Social Engagement Strategist and Disaster Public Information Officer, where they managed social media campaigns and coordinated disaster response communications. Throughout their career, Kristiana has demonstrated strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving organizational growth.

Kristiana Almeida earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, where they attended from 2011 to 2018. Prior to that, they graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Medieval Studies and History from UC Santa Barbara, where they studied from 2002 to 2006. In addition to their formal education, Kristiana also holds certifications as a Strong First Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor from StrongFirst, obtained in March 2017. Kristiana also has a NASM CPT certification, although the institution and exact details of its acquisition were not provided.