
Prajna is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're female-owned—and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Leadership Team

Kristen Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Kristen is passionate about helping female founders leapfrog and outpace their counterparts. In 2020, she started Prajna Strategy around the vision that a company with female leadership and an intentionally diverse workplace is not only wildly effective it’s also more empathetic, inclusive, and fun (dance parties, anyone?) than a homogeneous team. With almost 20 years in technology at 10+ early to late-stage startups, Kristen delivers exceptional growth strategies that transform businesses. Previously Chief Growth Officer for TPG-backed Dharma Platform and Sr. Director at Sprinklr, she's collaborated with organizations like the Gates Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, Walmart, Nike, Salesforce, and Hyatt. Before Covid, she attended and spoke at Skoll, UN General Assembly, and WEF Davos.
Shari Lerner
Chief Operating Officer
Shari is a seasoned executive with 20 years of experience guiding startups. Before joining Prajna, she was an integral part in generating over $250 million in revenue across companies in the government contracting space and, most recently, she was COO for a micromobility startup. She doesn’t hesitate to roll up her sleeves while overseeing strategic missions and making sure they land. Understanding how companies live and die by how they handle day-to-day operations, Shari navigates complex challenges with clear direction for timely deliverables and meeting project timelines. Her high level of corporate responsibility and level-headed approach to operational management have already led numerous start-ups to achieve their milestones in record time.

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Cheryl Heller
Chief Financial Officer
Cheryl has 25+ years of experience in the financial services industry. Previously CFO for Capital One’s Retail Bank and more recently as Managing Principal of Pillar One Consulting, she works with startups to help them develop and maintain a well-managed financial infrastructure, serving as Advisor and Senior Finance Executive to startups in the tech and micromobility industries.
Our Team

Amir Beck
Senior Product Designer

Brigit O'Malley
Growth Strategy Manager

Carlo Tapia
Product Advisor

Deborah Helen
Head of Engineering

Erin O'Brien
Creative Director

Jamie Houghton
Webmaster

Jenni Brown
Head of Product

Kelly Miliano
Operations Director

Kelsie Anderson
Senior Marketing Manager

Liza Arteaga
Writer & Editor

Marcela Vasquez
Graphic Designer

Nico Lopez
Senior Video Producer

Sonia Case
Project Coordinator

Staci Cooper
Senior Graphic Designer

Tiff McDowell
Marketing Manager