Larisa Gurnick is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in strategy, marketing and operations in banking, non-profit membership associations, and professional services. She has been consulting for ICANN for the past year, facilitating the previous strategic planning process and managing several projects for the New gTLD team. Previously, Larisa was the CEO of the National Notary Association, and served in executive positions at Countrywide Bank, California Bankers Association and First Federal Bank of California. She began her career as an Audit Manager at KPMG. Larisa also serves a pro-bono consultant with the Taproot Foundation, where she has led a number of strategic planning projects for LA non-profits. She holds a BS in Business Administration, is a Certified Public Accountant, and holds a Management Development for Entrepreneurs Certificate from the UCLA Anderson School. Larisa resides in Los Angeles.