Leah Jones

Leah Jones has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Leah is currently the Managing Director and Head of Marketing Operations at Mesirow, a position they have held since May 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing Operations at Mesirow from September 2020 to April 2023. Leah founded Natiiv Facilitation, LLC in March 2018, where they provided independent focus group moderation and event facilitation services until September 2020. Leah also worked at Olson Engage as the Vice President of Health Care Engagement from January 2016 to February 2018, and as the Vice President of Social & Emerging Media from March 2011 to January 2016. In addition, they have experience as a Consultant at Positive East in July 2015, and as the Founder and Social Media Coach at Natiiv Arts & Media from February 2009 to April 2011. Leah also worked at SpotOn, Inc as the Director of Customer Experience from July 2010 to March 2011, at Edelman in various roles including Digital-Culture Evangelist, Conversation Analyst, and Senior Administrative Assistant from June 2005 to January 2009, and at Sweet Occasions and More as a Manager from June 2003 to May 2005. Additionally, they worked at IES Abroad as a Program Associate from June 2002 to May 2004, and at IES Student Residence Hall-Chelsea London as an Acting Student Life Manager. Overall, Leah's work experience showcases their expertise in marketing operations, focus group moderation, event facilitation, social media management, and program management.

Leah Jones pursued their education in a chronological order. In 1995, they enrolled in Millikin University and completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, majoring in Chemistry and Spanish in 1999. Following this, in 2014, they attended Northwestern University and obtained their Master's Degree in Health Communication in 2015.