Anna Chernyavskaya, President/CEO and Principal Consultant, is a seasoned leader with a 20-year track record managing international operations across public and private sectors. Before establishing Skayia in 2019, Anna held various senior leadership roles in financial and business management, successfully overseeing international operations for not-for-profit organizations, private companies, and U.S. Government agencies.
Possessing a unique combination of expertise and hands-on experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit and compliance, and business systems implementation, Anna specializes in leveraging technology to streamline and improve business operations. Recognized for aligning operations with strategic objectives, she drives financial leadership, operational efficiency, and fosters a culture of innovation.
Anna’s robust technical background extends to business systems consulting, encompassing ERP implementations, business process re-engineering, data integration, and policy/procedure development and training. In various consulting assignments, Anna has delivered invaluable services to a diverse clientele, spanning not-for-profit organizations, publicly traded companies, foundations, associations, and U.S. Government agencies. Her leadership in ERP system implementations, advising finance and accounting teams, and designing software applications for international NGOs has streamlined financial reporting.
In key leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer at Linc LLC and Chief Financial Officer at The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), Anna has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Overseeing operations, finance, compliance, and contracts, she consistently implemented operational improvements, supported growth, and led cost proposal development efforts.
Anna has M.S. in Computer Information Systems and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She has also served on multiple organizational boards providing strategic leadership to growing small businesses.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Anna finds balance through personal interests, seamlessly blending her avid yoga practice with a passion for travel and enjoyment of outdoor activities.