Samantha LaFirst has worked in various finance roles for companies such as Levain Bakery, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Blink Fitness, J.Crew, and Bloomingdale's. Samantha has experience managing financial procedures, analytics reporting, and budgeting for retail and merchandising businesses. With a degree in Applied Economics & Management from Cornell University, Samantha has demonstrated expertise in financial planning, data analysis, and forecasting.
Levain Bakery
Levain Bakery: Nestled in New York City’s Upper West Side, Levain headquarters is a cozy neighborhood bakery where locals are greeted by name. A steady stream of loyal regulars stand side by side with tourists, eager to sample the legendary baked goods. From an inventive array of rustic breads to the world-famous six-ounce chocolate chip walnut cookie, everything is baked on-site, fresh every day from the finest natural ingredients. What doesn’t sell that day goes to help feed the hungry—a mission that has been solidly in place since the beginning.