Leora Baumgarten

Leora Baumgarten, PhD, currently serves as the Finance and Operations Director at Save Our Shores since April 2023. Prior to this role, Leora has held various positions, including Senior Human Resources Consultant at MJLC Enterprises, where leadership development and human resources consulting were provided to clients across multiple sectors. Experience also includes serving as Operations Manager at the Homeless Garden Project, Vice President/Partner at NewHire, and President/Founder of Science Teachers Enrichment Programs, Ltd. Leora's academic credentials include a PhD in Biology from the University of Chicago and a BA in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Leora's work spans operations, human resources, and educational development, reflecting a commitment to both organizational success and community empowerment.