Blanche León (She/Her)
About Blanche León (She/Her)
Blanche León is a Senior Product Manager at PayIt, with extensive experience in the financial services sector, particularly in student loan management. She has held various roles at Sallie Mae and Q2ebanking, contributing to product management and electronic services over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at PayIt
Blanche León has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at PayIt since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and ensuring that the company's offerings meet the needs of clients. Her experience in product management allows her to contribute effectively to the strategic direction of the company.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae
Blanche León has extensive experience at Sallie Mae, where she held multiple positions over several years. She began her tenure as a Consumer Marketing Information Specialist from 1997 to 1998, followed by roles as a College Answer Representative and Claims Analyst in 1998. She continued to advance her career at Sallie Mae, serving as a Senior Electronic Services Analyst from 2000 to 2003 and as a Loan Delivery Product Manager from 2003 to 2008.
Experience at Q2ebanking
León worked at Q2ebanking as a Senior Product Owner (Mobile) from 2015 to 2021. In this position, she focused on mobile product development, leveraging her expertise to enhance user experiences and drive product innovation in the financial technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Blanche León earned her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from Radford University, where she studied from 1992 to 1996. Her educational background in social work provides her with a unique perspective in her roles, particularly in understanding user needs and fostering client relationships.
Background in Education Sector
Before her roles in product management, Blanche León worked as a School Relations Analyst at the National Student Clearinghouse from 1998 to 2000. This position involved engaging with educational institutions, which further developed her understanding of the education sector and its challenges.