Overview
Leleah James serves as Vice President, Community Engagement at Related Companies [1][4]. James previously held the position of Executive Director and Manager at Related Affordable Foundation from April 2019 to June 2023 [5]. Prior to joining Related Companies, James worked at the Queens District Attorney's Office as Senior Manager, Grants and Special Projects from September 2017 to April 2019 [6], and at the Kings County District Attorney's Office as Grants Manager from October 2014 to September 2017 [7]. James holds a Master of Public Administration in Public Administration from City University of New York-Baruch College [8], and completed studies in Publication Management and Journalism at the University of Georgia [9], along with a Certificate in Personal and Organizational Leadership from the University of Georgia's Institute for Leadership Advancement [10]. James is also a Chief Member as of January 2024 [3].
Profile introduction
An experienced and committed driver of social impact, my mission is to positively effect sustainable change through community investment. My professional focus is concentrated on prioritization, connecting the dots and translating insights into actionable strategies that deliver tangible results. I am a successful relationship builder with a passion for creating innovative and meaningful resident-centric programs. I offer a tremendous amount of knowledge, as well as experience, in managing multimillion-dollar grant programs, designing philanthropic strategies, and ensuring the success of thos…
Career history
- Chief MemberJan 2024 to presentChief
- Vice President, Community EngagementJun 2023 to presentRelated Companies
- Executive Director and Manager, Related Affordable FoundationApr 2019 to Jun 2023Related Companies
- Senior Manager, Grants and Special ProjectsSep 2017 to Apr 2019Queens District Attorney's Office
- Grants ManagerOct 2014 to Sep 2017Kings County District Attorneys Office
Education
- Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public AdministrationCity University of New York-Baruch College
- Publication Management, JournalismThe University of Georgia
Certificate in Personal and Organizational LeadershipUniversity of Georgia, Institute for Leadership Advancement
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