Alisha Kinnison, a native of Fernley, recently returned to Northern Nevada after nearly two decades in the Midwest. She is thrilled to join the Community Foundation team as an Accountant and serve as the Interim Controller. 

Alisha is a highly skilled and experienced financial professional, adept at managing high volume, high stress environments. With a lifelong passion for numbers and puzzles, she is excited to build upon the Foundation’s historical impacts and help chart a course for growth and generating greater good for the community. She excels in accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, sales tax calculations, and end-of-month/year reconciliation. Alisha's advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and other office software complements her strong analytical skills. 

Before joining the Community Foundation, Alisha served as Financial Manager at Joint Active Systems. She holds a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Western Governors University, and an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts in Accounting from Kaskaskia College. 

Outside of work, Alisha enjoys escaping into a good book and exploring the outdoors. She and her husband, Jason, love camping and four-wheeling, often seeking out new, off-the-beaten-path locations. They share their home with two cats, Muffin and Mitten.