Orisa Cherenfant
VP Strategy & Operations
Twilio
Orisa Cherenfant is an experienced executive with over ten years in Finance leadership, as well as Strategy and Operations. She is skilled at partnering with business leaders to help grow companies, launch new digital products and business models, and improve financial and operational processes. Orisa has a strong background in working with top executives and using data-driven solutions to achieve goals and deliver measurable results. She excels in matrixed environments, using her influencing skills to drive outcomes and lead diverse, global teams of all sizes.

Orisa is currently the VP of Strategy and Operations at Twilio, where she leads a team that drives strategic initiatives and operations across the company. Her team specializes in telecom compliance, self-service/PLG, and other growth strategies, with a strong focus on leveraging data, including AI/ML, for automation, personalization, and decision-making. Prior to joining Twilio, Orisa held various finance executive roles at GE, where she advanced through the company’s leadership programs.

Orisa earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Finance and Marketing from Boston College. As a first-generation college graduate who has benefited from valuable coaching and mentorship, she is deeply committed to empowering the next generation of leaders through mentorship.

Originally from the Cape Verde Islands and a long-time Boston resident, Orisa now lives in Los Angeles with her partner Eli and their four-year-old twins, Margaux and Maverick.
Orisa Cherenfant