Leah Lord

Leah Lord is an impact-oriented conservation program manager and strategist with over 15 years of experience in nonprofit, private, and public sectors, holding various roles in strategy, finance, and operations.

She pursued her education at reputable institutions, including a Master of Science in Behavior, Education, and Communication; Conservation Ecology from the University of Michigan - School of Natural Resources and Environment, an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts in Russian and East European Studies from Yale University. Moreover, she also studied as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar in Russian Language and International Relations at Far Eastern State University in Vladivostok, Russia.

Leah Lord has held key positions in several organizations, such as Program and Operations Manager at the International Programs Office within the U.S. Forest Service. She has also worked as a Finance Associate Leadership Program participant at JPMorgan Chase & Co., as well as a Fellow at the Erb Family Foundation. Additionally, Leah has taken on roles like Interim Executive Director and Russia Program Director at a San Francisco-based Environmental NGO. She has also worked as a Management Consultant at Leah Zimmerman Consulting, showcasing her versatility and expertise across different sectors and functions.