Kayla holds a Bachelor of Science degree.聽鈥嬧��
Joined the CISWA State Office team in July ’18鈥�
About Kayla:聽Kayla McKinney is the Director of Finance and Operations at Communities In聽Schools of Washington (CISWA). After college, Kayla started as a personal trainer, quickly聽realizing her natural talent for managing finances and operations. This shift in聽responsibilities led her to take charge of the fitness facility’s finances and operations. Her聽financial expertise can be traced back to her upbringing, where her mother had a successful聽career in finance, covering roles from banking to managing accounts receivables for a聽prominent nonprofit.鈥�
As a Director of Finance and Operations, Kayla manages various critical projects throughout the year, showcasing her diverse skill set. Her responsibilities include:鈥�
- Conducting audits.鈥�
- Creating budgets for the State Office and emerging affiliates.鈥�
- Managing payroll.鈥�
- Providing IT support.鈥�
- Overseeing accounts receivable/accounts payable processes.鈥�
Kayla loves working with numbers, budgets, and spreadsheets. She’s organized and feels satisfied with working with financial data. Kayla is driven and goal-oriented, ensuring that numbers match up perfectly. She takes pride in her professional expertise and enjoys bringing clarity and structure to the financial landscape at Communities In Schools of Washington.鈥�
Outside of work: Kayla likes to create quilts and knit, and she also enjoys snowboarding and hiking. In her free time, she likes to watch football and support her favorite teams. Kayla is very close to her family, especially her husband, relatives, and nieces. She also loves going to tropical places and visiting Disneyland. Her ultimate dream is to live on a farm where she can grow her own food and flowers. Kayla was born in Spokane, WA, and grew up in Maple Valley, WA.