Himalaya Rao-Potlapally

Himalaya Rao-Potlapally has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Starting in 2017, they worked as a Change Management Consultant for the State of Oregon and as a Management Consultant for Assistance League, National Office. In 2018, they became a Process Improvement Analyst at Pacific Seafood and a Willamette Angel Fund Associate at Willamette University. In 2019, they held roles as a Fund Manager at Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, a Venture Capital Consultant at Portland Seed Fund, and a Managing Director at The BFM Fund. In 2020, they became a Mid-Valley Fund Manager at SEDCOR - Strategic Economic Development Corporation. Recently, in 2022, they took on the role of Executive Director at Venture Partners Fund. Throughout their career, Himalaya has demonstrated expertise in areas such as venture capital, angel investing, process improvement, and management consulting.

Himalaya Rao-Potlapally holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Willamette University, which was completed from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) from Adelphi University between 2012 and 2014. Furthermore, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Human Development at Binghamton University from 2007 to 2011. Himalaya received their High School Diploma from Ridgefield High School in 2007. Additionally, Himalaya has a Certificate in Venture Finance from Venture Forward, obtained in 2021.