Lee Leifsen

Lee Leifsen, MBA has had a diverse range of work experiences in various roles and companies. Lee started their career in 2010 as a Financial Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, where they conducted research and analysis on volume trends and operational performance. Lee then moved to Coldwater Creek, where they worked as a Financial Analyst and later as a Senior Financial Analyst, providing financial forecasting and analysis support to different business lines. In 2014, Lee joined Clearwater Paper Corporation as a Financial Analyst & Planner, before being promoted to roles such as Sr. Financial Analyst - Sales and Sr. Financial Analyst - Supply Chain. At Clearwater Paper Corporation, they partnered with sales and supply chain teams to drive forecast accuracy, EBITDA improvements, and capital analysis. In 2021, Lee joined Media.Monks as a Senior Manager Business Intelligence, and later became the Director - Global Business Intelligence. In these roles, they were responsible for developing analytical models, setting strategies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Currently, Lee is positioned as the Senior Director Finance & Analytics at Blackstone Publishing. Overall, their work experience spans across finance, analytics, business intelligence, and strategic leadership roles.

Lee Leifsen, MBA completed their education history with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Gonzaga University Graduate School of Business in 2020, focusing on Finance and Leadership. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Economics from Brigham Young University - Idaho in 2010. Before their bachelor's degree, they obtained an Associate's degree in Business Administration from Clark College in 2008. Additionally, Lee has acquired several certifications from LinkedIn, including Data Science on Google Cloud Platform, Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues, Confronting Bias, Fighting Gender Bias at Work, Out and Proud: Approaching LGBT Issues in the Workplace, Preventing Harassment in the Workplace, and Unconscious Bias, all in 2021.