Leyla A.

Leyla A. serves as the Senior Vice President and Corporate Sustainability Officer at Banc of California, leading the enterprise-wide sustainability program and ensuring compliance alongside stakeholder engagement. Previously, Leyla held the position of Vice President, Environmental Social Governance Officer, at Banc of California, where policies and governance frameworks were established post-merger. Leyla's experience includes serving as the VP for Environmental Social & Governance at Pacific Western Bank and Director of NVFS Ventures at Northern Virginia Family Service, focusing on sustainable initiatives and community development. As the Owner and Creative Founder of House Alchemist, LLC, Leyla transformed structures into eco-conscious living spaces. Additional experience includes senior management roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and a policy analyst position at the National Security Council, with a strong educational background comprising a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University and a Master's degree from The Johns Hopkins University.