Shawn Meares Leake

Shawn Meares Leake has extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting. Shawn started their career at Deloitte and Touche as an Auditor from 1992 to 1997. Shawn then joined Pan-American Life Insurance Group, where they held various roles including Senior Internal Auditor, Manager Financial Analysis, and Director Financial Reporting. During their tenure, they created a new department, implemented budget and analysis procedures, and assisted in strategic decision making. Since 2006, Shawn has been working at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, initially as Director of Financial Reporting and currently as Vice President of Accounting. In their current role, they are responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards and guiding financial decisions for the company. Through strategic partnerships, they also develop accounting policies and strengthens financial initiatives.

Shawn Meares Leake received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University in 1992. Shawn also holds certifications as a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant from the AICPA.