Leah F.
About Leah F.
Leah F. serves as the Vice President of People Operations at brightwheel, a position she has held since 2019. Her previous experience includes leadership roles at Teach For China and Bain & Company, along with a strong educational background in history and business administration.
Current Role at Brightwheel
Leah F. serves as the Vice President of People Operations at Brightwheel, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the company's human resources strategies and initiatives, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and operational efficiency. Her leadership contributes to the development of a positive workplace culture, aligning talent management with the organization's goals.
Previous Experience at Bain & Company
Before joining Brightwheel, Leah F. worked at Bain & Company as a Case Team Leader from 2016 to 2019. During her three years at the firm, she led teams on various consulting projects, providing strategic insights and recommendations to clients. Her experience at Bain equipped her with strong analytical and leadership skills, which she applies in her current role.
Experience with Teach For China
Leah F. has significant experience in educational non-profits, having worked at 美丽中国 Teach For China. She served as the Executive Director (US) from 2012 to 2014 and previously held the position of Director of US Recruiting and University Relations from 2010 to 2012. Her work focused on recruitment and building partnerships to support educational initiatives in China.
Educational Background
Leah F. holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Barnard College, Columbia University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she attended Universidad de San Andres and participated in Intensive Language Immersion Programs.
Early Career Experience
Leah F. began her career with various internships that provided her with diverse experiences. She interned at the U.S. Department of State in 2007 and later worked as an Analyst at Shearman & Sterling LLP from 2008 to 2009 in São Paulo, Brazil. In 2015, she also gained experience as a Business Development Intern at Classkick in Chicago.