Lisha Yates

Lisha Yates is the VP of Finance at SMASH, bringing extensive experience in financial management and analysis. Previously, Lisha held positions such as Senior Financial Analyst at Talkdesk and Accounting and Finance Manager at Chute, where they successfully oversaw accounting functions and facilitated financial diligence for fundraising efforts. Lisha began their career as a Language Assistant in Spain and later gained non-profit experience as a Student Assistant at Semester At Sea. Lisha holds dual degrees in Spanish and Kinesiology from the University of Virginia.