Casey Leiber
About Casey Leiber
Casey Leiber is a Manager of Grants and Contracts at Breakthrough Energy with over 8 years of experience in international and domestic grants management.
Current Role at Breakthrough Energy
Casey Leiber currently serves as the Manager, Grants and Contracts at Breakthrough Energy, starting in 2021. This role is based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. She is responsible for overseeing grants and contracts, contributing to Breakthrough Energy’s mission of addressing climate change through innovation in energy technologies.
Previous Positions
Casey Leiber has amassed significant experience in grants and contracts management through previous roles. She worked at Gates Ventures as Manager, Grants and Contracts from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she held multiple positions at The Wyss Foundation, including Grants Manager from 2019 to 2020 and Grants Management Associate from 2018 to 2019, both located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Additionally, she served as Assistant to the CEO + Special Projects at Piranha Arts AG in Berlin, Germany from 2017 to 2018.
Early Career and Education
Casey Leiber's career began with roles such as Executive Assistant at Tug Hill, Inc from 2011 to 2013 and Grant Administrator at The Radler Foundation from 2013 to 2015 in Ft. Worth, TX. She also worked at 4africa as Programs and Operations Coordinator from 2013 to 2015, splitting her time between Ft. Worth, TX and South Sudan/Uganda. Leiber holds a Master's degree from Hochschule Furtwangen University (2015-2017) and a B.A. from Texas A&M University (2007-2011). Additionally, she studied at the Akademie für Internationale Bildung in 2010.
Expertise in Grants Management
With over 8 years of experience in both international and domestic grants management, Casey Leiber has a proven track record in the field. She has worked with grant-making and fundraising software such as Foundant, Salesforce, and Raiser's Edge. Her specialization includes intercultural communication and strategic partnerships, positioning her as a valuable asset for organizations focused on global and domestic philanthropy.
Research and Advocacy
Casey Leiber has published research in the fields of global philanthropy, women's rights, and environmental justice. Throughout her career, she has advocated for vulnerable populations and resources through her roles in project management and coordination within complex organizations. Her dedication to these causes highlights her commitment to driving social and environmental change.