#WomenCrushingWednesday – Marya Mista

Name: Marya Mista

Organization: Liteye Systems, Inc.

Title: Chief of Staff & Vice President of Communications

Community work: Ballet Mélange is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization prepares dancers to launch their professional careers through the completion of formal dance training and extensive performance opportunities. –  Fundraising, performance support, costume designing.

CWCC Involvement: Involved in the Mentorship Program as a Mentee.  Signed up our company for a corporate membership in September to support and encourage the women at Liteye to find their voice and challenge themselves.  In doing so, I have enrolled one team member in the WOLL Leadership program and have another team member part of the Young Professionals Board of Advisors.  The growth and motivation is inspiring to see spreading throughout the organization.

The Why:  Seeing another person succeed is the reward.  Serving in a role as a colleague, mentor, advisor, or Tribe, that’s work that brings joy and passion to what we do.