Milen Yishak

Milen Yishak is an experienced professional in program planning and management, currently serving as a Technical Program Specialist at The Optical Society (OSA) since February 2016. Prior roles include Meetings Program Planner and Program Planner at OSA, along with a fellowship at the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area in early 2018. Prior experience encompasses positions as Awards Coordinator at the American Society of Hematology, Grant Review Assistant Manager/User Support Specialist at The Ford Agency, Inc., and Program Manager for Government Conferences and Meetings at Meridian International Center. Earlier career stages include roles as Program Assistant and then Program Coordinator at Partners for Community Solutions from 2006 to 2010. Milen Yishak holds a Master's degree in Global Environmental Policy from American University and a BA in Government with a minor in International Relations from Smith College.