Anna joined the Corliss & Solomon team in the Spring of 2021. She received her M.S. degree and B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May 2019 and 2021. In addition to the B.S. in Accounting from Charlotte, she also earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice. Helping people has always been a significant focus in her life, whether via tutoring students in accounting or taking on the roles of president and captain of the women’s ultimate frisbee club at Charlotte. After briefly pursuing this passion via attending a police academy, she learned that law enforcement was not the way for her. She is proud to be able to achieve her goal of helping people by serving Nonprofits.

In her free time, she plays Ultimate frisbee with the local teams. She also enjoys spending time with family, binging tv shows with them, or playing games.

Christy joined the Corliss & Solomon team in 2023. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and a Masters of Accountancy from Western Carolina University. She Christy spends most of her free time at the gym, playing video games, and spending time with her family.

After several years of owning a small business, Reema decided to further her education in 2018. She earned a B.S. of Accounting from Fayetteville State University to pursue a career change in public accounting. She has completed her CPA exam and is currently working on acquiring her license. Personally, she loves spending time with her family, cooking, reading, and staying spiritually involved.

Rose joined Corliss & Solomon in 2024 after studying accounting and finance at Marian University in Indianapolis. With almost a decade in the audit industry, Rose has conducted various public accounting audits and worked on the internal audit team for a public company.
Driven by her love for the outdoors, Rose recently moved to Asheville, where she finds joy in hiking, camping, and exploring local breweries. Rose is also working towards fluency in Spanish and enjoys practicing in her downtime.

Gabrielle joined the Corliss & Solomon team in the fall of 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from James Madison University. Before deciding to return to her accounting roots, Gaby had a decade long career in the mortgage industry. As she shifts into her new role within the auditing industry, she looks forward to obtaining her CPA. In her free time, Gaby is an avid traveler. She hopes to visit all 195 countries and has set a goal to visit at least 40 before her 40th birthday.

Amelia joined the Corliss & Solomon team in January 2024. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and statistics from the University of North Carolina – Asheville and worked in education for many years before venturing into finance. While working as a bookkeeper at a local marketing firm, she began the Master of Accountancy program at Western Carolina University. Since obtaining her master’s in 2021, she has been working in corporate tax accounting and is excited to try something new in nonprofit attestation.
Amelia moved to Asheville in 1998 and now lives in West Asheville with her husband and two kids. When not studying and sitting for the CPA exam sections, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, walking her dog Zelda, watching movies, hosting game nights, and trying new things.

Ethan joined the Corliss & Solomon team in November 2021. He holds a B.B.A. Degree in Accounting from East Tennessee State University and was a member of the Beta Alpha Psi accounting honor society. Ethan also has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Milligan University. He is currently sitting for the CPA exam in the state of Tennessee.

Ethan has worked in the accounting field for nearly 10 years in both the public and private sectors. In his public accounting experience, Ethan has performed assurance services for many industries including non-profits, public companies, private companies, and local governments.

Although he has spent a great deal of time in the Asheville area, he is based out of his hometown Johnson City, TN. He developed a love for Asheville from his visits, which motivated him to join a firm here. In his free time, Ethan enjoys cooking, going to the movies, and exploring the great outdoors.

Nick Collins joined the Corliss & Solomon team in July 2022. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Southern Wesleyan University in May 2022. He is based out of his hometown of Easley, South Carolina. Nick plans to continue his education by obtaining a master’s degree in accounting along with his CPA license to aide in his goal of becoming an auditor.

While earning his degree, Nick became a certified personal trainer and still works with clients in his free time.

Jessalyn joined the Corliss & Solomon team in the winter of 2023. She received her M.S. degree in Accounting from Western Carolina University’s Biltmore Park Campus. She also received her B.S. Degree in Business Administration with a focus in Entrepreneurship from WCU, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Jessalyn is a second-generation graduate from WCU, her mother’s alma mater.

Jessalyn maintained multiple bookkeeping and administrative positions for local small businesses as she obtained her education. She has found that working with small businesses and helping others reach their financial goals is something she is passionate about. Jessalyn is a Western North Carolina native who is enthusiastic about preserving nature. Jessalyn enjoys hiking in the Pisgah National with her family in her free time and catching concerts at local music venues.

Deanna joined the Corliss & Solomon team in 2017. She holds a B.S. Degree in Accounting with a minor in Management from the University of North Carolina – Asheville (UNCA). While in attendance at UNCA, Deanna was the Publicity Officer of the Accountancy Association, was inducted into the IMA Accounting Honor Society (IAHS), and participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).

Deanna has held multiple positions with Corliss & Solomon, beginning her journey in Admin as Office Manager before transitioning to a Staff Accountant. She has recently returned to her Admin roots with the role of Engagement Support Specialist, where her accounting experience and love of project management work in tandem to ensure engagements run smoothly.

As an Asheville native, Deanna enjoys spending her free time hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains, developing her nature photography skills, playing board games with family and friends, and participating in local volunteer activities.

Tania joined the Corliss & Solomon team as Client Services Coordinator in early 2022. Originally from Fayetteville, NC, she graduated from East Carolina University in 2018 with a B.A. in English and a minor in Linguistics. After graduation, she participated in the Disney College Program in Spring 2019 and 2020, which she credits for cutting her teeth in customer service. In fall 2020, she moved her home base to Asheville before setting off to teach English in South Korea in 2021. Since coming back stateside, she has loved being a part of the Corliss & Solomon team and serving nonprofit organizations across Western North Carolina.

Jenn joined the Corliss & Solomon team in 2022.  She earned a BS in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Florida, teaching licensure from the University of North Carolina Asheville, and Waldorf Administration & Leadership certification from Antioch University in Keene, NH.  As our Operations Coordinator, Jenn combines her professional experience and diverse educational background to create a positive office and welcoming environment for both guests and staff alike.

Jenn and her husband have four children. Being a caregiver to not only them, but to all she holds dear is one of the greatest joys of her life. She enjoys gardening, houseplants, cooking, music, family, and friends.  She has been an active member of the Asheville community for over 20 years through volunteering and serving on several local nonprofit boards.  One of her proudest achievements is being a member of the 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave, a group of mothers that have raised over $1,000,000 for childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in 2011.