Leila Villanueva
About Leila Villanueva
Leila Villanueva is an incoming Financial Services Intern with a strong background in fundraising and organizational roles within various student organizations. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
Leila Villanueva is currently serving as an Incoming Financial Services Intern at Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, a position she has held since 2022. This role is located in Naperville, Illinois, and involves gaining practical experience in financial services. Her internship is part of her broader educational journey in the field of finance.
Current Roles in Organizations
In addition to her internship, Leila Villanueva is actively involved in alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc. She has held multiple roles, including Fundraising and Historian since 2022. In these positions, she has organized and planned logistics for fundraising events and managed financial records. She also worked as Publicity for a period of five months within the same organization.
Previous Experience in Student Organizations
Leila has a history of involvement in various student organizations. She served as Vice President of Rho Kappa from 2020 to 2021 and was a member from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she contributed to the Minority Business Students Association at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a member of the Social Committee and later as part of the Philanthropy Committee from 2021 to 2023.
Education and Academic Background
Leila Villanueva studied at Oswego High School from 2017 to 2021, completing her high school education. She then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural and Consumer Economics, focusing on Consumer Economics and Finance, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2021 to 2025.
Fundraising Achievements
In her role with alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc., Leila successfully fundraised $1400 in a single semester for breast cancer awareness initiatives. This accomplishment reflects her commitment to philanthropy and her ability to organize effective fundraising efforts.