Lea Devereaux

Lea Devereaux has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. Lea is currently serving as the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Mile High United Way, a position they have held since March 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Business Development at the same organization from August 2020 to March 2022.

Before joining Mile High United Way, Lea worked at the University of Rhode Island as the Associate Director of Development for the College of Arts & Sciences from June 2019 to May 2020. Lea also held the position of Development Director for Colorado at College Track from February 2017 to June 2019.

In their early career, Lea worked as a Development Manager at City Year from an unspecified date in 2015 to an unspecified date in 2017. Lea also served as the Annual Fund Manager at Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver from an unspecified date in 2013 to an unspecified date in 2015.

Additionally, Lea has experience in media planning/buying, having worked at The Integer Group from an unspecified date in 2012 to an unspecified date in 2013, and at GroupM for a brief period in 2011. Lea also has experience in sales and marketing, having worked at Colorado Homes & Lifestyles from an unspecified date in 2009 to an unspecified date in 2010.

Lea began their career in graphic design and marketing at the University of Colorado Boulder, where they worked from an unspecified date in 2006 to an unspecified date in 2008. Overall, their experience showcases their expertise in strategic initiatives, business development, development management, and sales and marketing.

Lea Devereaux earned a Master of Science degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communication from New York University between 2011 and 2013. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Colorado Boulder, where they studied from 2004 to 2008. In 2024, they obtained a certification in Ignite from the Latino Leadership Institute.