Leanne Kocian

Leanne Kocian, MBA, SPHR, is an accomplished human resources professional with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as the Human Resources Manager at the Animal Legal Defense Fund since April 2024, Leanne has held notable positions including Global Human Resources Director at Wildlife Works Carbon, HR Manager - Digital Technology at Sherwin-Williams, and Director of Human Resources at DayGlo Color Corp/RPM Specialty Products Group. Previous roles include HR Manager at Day Glo Color Corp, Talent Sourcing Coordinator, and HRIS Data Quality Specialist at Cleveland State University, as well as Sales Consultant at Scholastic Book Fairs. Leanne's academic credentials include an MBA in Business Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, both from Baldwin-Wallace College, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Mount Union College.