Annie Yao (Yin-Ju)

Annie (Yin-Ju) Yao has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries.

Annie (Yin-Ju) started their professional career in 2011 as an Information Services Group Coop at Weber Shandwick.

In 2012, they worked as an IMS Product Strategy Coop at State Street.

From 2013 to 2016, they held the position of Sales Strategy and Business Development Analyst - Officer at State Street.

In 2016, Annie joined Tripadvisor as a Sales Ops and Lead Generation Manager, and later became a Business Strategy Manager. Annie (Yin-Ju) then progressed to the role of Senior Business Strategy Manager, where they worked until 2021.

Currently, they are employed at Weedmaps. Annie (Yin-Ju) joined the company in 2021 as the Director of Strategy & Operations. Annie has since held various roles at Weedmaps, including General Manager of WM Dispatch / Cannveya and Marketplace Director.

Annie (Yin-Ju) Yao's education history includes a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Physics from Northeastern University. Annie (Yin-Ju) also attended Utahloy International School Guangzhou and completed the International Baccalaureate program.