ABOUT LEIGH
I’m a strategy-first operator and leadership partner who thrives in high-trust, high-stakes environments. I work alongside founders, General Partners, and CEOs—aligning teams, building systems, and amplifying what matters most. From Microsoft to Mozilla to mission-driven care, my work has centered on responsible AI, narrative architecture, and operational reinvention that scales.
LEADERSHIP CREED
I am a Builder.
That’s my creed. I build with truth, with integrity, and with data-backed insight—never noise. Legacy matters, but not more than progress. I honor history, but I won’t replicate it blindly. When systems no longer serve the people, the business, or the mission—we evolve. We rebuild. We transform. That’s how excellence sustains.
I believe leadership is not performance—it’s presence. To lead is to show up ready to listen, ready to work, and ready to stand with the people doing the work. Real leadership isn’t about being in front. It’s about building a center strong enough to carry others, and humble enough to be shaped by them too. Community outperforms singularity. And when the work is real—when it’s driven by purpose, precision, and people.
DEPENDABLE STRENGTHS
I’m not defined by a title—I’m defined by the strengths I bring into every room. As a keynote spokesperson and trusted advisor, I consistently deliver clear, values-driven leadership across AI, operational strategy, and executive alignment. Whether guiding responsible technology initiatives, managing complex systems, or shaping internal culture, I lead with trust, integrity, and loyalty. My north star is consistency: show up, deliver excellence, and do the work that earns long-term confidence.
MY COMMITMENT
If you’re looking for a passionate, driven and accountable partner who can move fluidly between boardrooms, backchannels, and battle-tested execution—without ever losing sight of the human signal beneath the noise—you’ve found your match. I’ve served as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief of Staff across high-growth tech, state-level economic strategy, and mission-driven healthcare—partnering directly with CEOs, founders, and boards to deliver clarity in the midst of complexity.
Most recently, I led operations and strategy at LifeLong Medical Care, overseeing enterprise-wide transformation across departments. Before that, I spent nearly 20 years at Microsoft and helped shape its early Responsible AI frameworks—long before it was a press cycle.
I thrive in ambiguity, translate between worlds, and never drop the thread. Whether building narrative decks at investor quality, aligning internal chaos into clean execution, or managing high-velocity stakeholder orchestration—I bring rigor without ego. My values align with every action, decision, and strategy: respect the builder, stay future-focused, and always do first-class work in a first-class way.
