Shaula Massena

Shaula Massena is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of work experience. In 2021, they began working as the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director at Nuflours. In 2020, they were a Board Observer at Portland Plant Foods DBA Better Bean. From 2007 to 2018, they were a Principal at NWSRI, providing consulting services to growing companies in the northwest. During the same period, they were also a Board Member at HEROCLIP, Farm Power Northwest LLC, and Investors' Circle-Social Venture Network | IC-SVN. From 2014 to 2018, they were a Business Advisor and Board Member at OlyKraut, providing financial modeling, cashflow projections, capital structure advice, and helping the company win two business grants in 2015. From 2013 to 2014, they were a Member Board of Trustees at Central Co-op, dedicating herself to member participation, cooperative growth and evolution, and the community food system. In 2013, they were an Electric Car Parking Developer at Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue, leading the process of developing a plan, building a constituency, and getting buy-in from the board. Since 1999, they have been the President of The Massena Foundation, developing the mission, investment policy, and selected investments.

Shaula Massena obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Presidio Graduate School between 2005 and 2008, with a focus on Sustainability. In 2009, they earned a Certificate from the Northwest Commercial Lending Academy/School in Commercial Lending. Shaula also attended the University of Washington and Virginia Tech, though no degree or certificate was obtained from either institution.