Carissa Mendenhall

Carissa Mendenhall is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in accounts payable and administrative roles. Currently serving as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist at Vaxart, Inc. since February 2022, Carissa has previously worked in similar capacities at Freedom Financial Network and Payactiv, where responsibilities included managing full-cycle accounts payable processes and ensuring timely processing of invoices. Carissa's background includes significant roles at SRI International as an Accounts Payable Analyst, where adherence to governmental regulations was prioritized. Carissa also possesses diverse experience in clerical and customer service roles at various companies, including Gemini Duplication, Fraiche Yogurt, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, and Starbucks Coffee, demonstrating strong organizational and leadership skills throughout a successful career. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in English from San Francisco State University and an A.S. in English from Foothill College.