Yinhan (Lily) Shi brings her expertise in financial management and a passion for conservation to her role as Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst at Western Reserve Land Conservancy. With her steadfast commitment to organizational transparency and her extensive experience in financial reporting and budget variance analysis, Lily plays a pivotal role in advancing Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s mission.
Lily’s interest in the nonprofit sector is driven by a deep appreciation for the environment and a desire to support protected area management. She leverages her expertise in ERP systems to uphold financial integrity across the organization. She is dedicated to delivering accurate financial insights that empower leadership to make informed, strategic decisions.
Prior to joining Western Reserve Land Conservancy, Lily built her accounting and analytical expertise across the corporate and nonprofit sectors. She worked in Mino Space and Boxing Ventures. She also interned in the United Nations and General Electric. She previously contributed to environmental policy by conducting legal research on U.S. National Park governance models with the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Lily holds a Master of International Business from Tufts University’s Fletcher School and a Bachelor of Financial Management from Central South University. She lives in Mayfield Village with her husband, Dr. Chen, an MRI research scientist. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, visiting art museums, reading books, and exploring local restaurants.