Leilani Brown

Leilani Brown is an advisor to executives and boards on strategy, communications, crisis management, inclusion, and equity. Prior to founding her firm, Brown was an award-winning executive at leading companies including Stride (formerly known as K12), Starr Companies, The Economist Group, MetLife, and American International Group. ‍

Brown serves on the board of Middlebury College, her alma mater where she chairs the strategy and programs committee and co-chairs the diversity, equity and inclusion committee. Previously, Brown served on the board of Buckley Country Day School in Roslyn, Long Island as well as secretary for the Executive Leadership Council, the pre-eminent member organization for global Black executives as well as other non-profit and education boards. ‍

Her book "From Campus to Career: 25 Tips for Your First Professional Year," is a second edition of the celebrated and definitive career advice guide for interns, new graduates and young professionals and she has been a featured keynote speaker at numerous colleges and universities, companies, conferences, and national events. Her opinion articles have been published in various media outlets, including Newsweek, Fortune, and other leading publications. Brown received her Bachelor of Arts from Middlebury College and holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from New York University.