Born in the colorful and luscious land of Haiti, Leyla had long been captivated by the use of different forms of artistry to convey feelings and stories that reach many. She found herself diving into the art of dance, photography, design, sewing, musicianship, decor, and film. With this strike of creativity in her veins ranging from childhood to adulthood, Leyla has since attained a fruitful career which allows her to utilize her skills to help develop organizational structures, project and brand strategies, and event curation. While also helping to strategically fulfill the visions of various clients. With a passion for words, she has demonstrated proficient use of writing in both educational and professional settings through her unique & descriptive style; beautifully distinguishing herself from her counterparts. Leyla’s love for writing has even been humorously described as a “genetic trait”, being that her mother was a communications executive and journalist for the World Health Organization. This gift has also been translated through her career as a professional in organizational development, creative expression, community change.

WHO IS our CEO?

Leyla is an innovative and mission-driven leader with over 10 years of experience in multidisciplinary events management, creative development, and communications. She is highly skilled in evoking story-telling through digital and analog media and has displayed this through her moderations of interviews and panels and her love of photography. Furthermore, she managed marketing and communications strategies, interior project plans, event staff, and cultivated cross-sector partnerships to ensure efficient creative design & event processes from start to execution. Leyla thrives in environments where she can bring visions to life while ensuring operational advancement and sustainability. She has notably executed various events and projects with upscale event venues, nonprofits, corporations, and private clients, including wide-scale conferences with companies like Spotify and Google, concerts, weddings, fundraising galas, and community and youth-based projects for the awareness of social causes. Her work focuses on creativity, relationship-building, collaboration, equity, and innovation. Leyla is particularly passionate about supporting underserved communities and marginalized youth who hope to pursue creative and professional careers and establish life-long stability. This is demonstrated through her infectious people-focused attitude and adaptability with client negotiations.