Yesenia Avila

Yesenia Avila is an accomplished business leader, entrepreneur, and mentor with a strong background in both history and environmental management. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Willamette University and a Master's degree in Business and Environmental Management from the prestigious Yale University's School of the Environment.

With her diverse education and experiences, Yesenia has become a skilled professional in various fields. She served as the NW Food Systems Coordinator at Health Care Without Harm and Senior Researcher at New Haven Food Policy Council. She was also the CEO at Poda Foods Inc. and Co-founder at Papalotzin. She gained experience as a legal assistant at Immigrant Law Group PC, where she honed her legal skills and understanding of the law.

Yesenia's current role is as Principal at Occam Advisors, where she helps businesses in various industries grow and succeed. She also shares her entrepreneurial experience and knowledge as a Mentor at PSU Center for Entrepreneurship. Her experience across industries and disciplines makes her an extremely versatile and skilled professional.