Yasya Goretsky has extensive experience in finance and program management at the University of California, Berkeley, where responsibilities include strategic planning for the annual budget of the VPF division and the development of complex budgets and financial reports. Previous roles involved project management of three annual research grant programs, overseeing a total budget of $1 million, and producing data-driven reports for university executives and donor agencies. Yasya's academic background includes a BA in Political Economics with a concentration in International Environmental Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from San Francisco State University. Early career experiences include positions at the Jewish Community Center of Scranton, focusing on swimming instruction and camp counseling, as well as various analytical roles at San Francisco State University.