Leela Strong Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

United States

Championed Nike’s Global Made to Play Initiative, the company’s flagship philanthropic program, driving a global effort to promote children’s engagement in sports, play, and movement each year, impacting 1.3 million children, including half a million girls and 250,000 coaches.✅BOTTOM-LINE IMPACT● Delivered strategic vision and team leadership while supporting a $125 million global initiative budget ● Crafted a five-year vision for FY2025–2030, targeting the empowerment of 20M girls and 1M coaches.● Analyzed Nike’s annual philanthropic contributions through a groundbreaking global research & evaluation initiative.● Reimagined and strategically pioneered new initiatives to leverage $200M+ philanthropic funds, ● Transforming Nike’s Made to Play strategy and purposefully realigning it with the enterprise's overarching mission, vision, and purpose to drive impactful outcomes.✅ DELIVERED RESULTS● Tailored for localized programming across international geographies● Assessing the impact on promoting systemic change through sports accessibility for children and coaches worldwide. ● Provided proactive and strategic guidance to over 120 global nonprofit partners of Nike.● Worked with federations, corporate partners, shareholders, and international consultants, building engagement opportunities. ● Consulted and engaged with global thought leaders, athletes, elected officials, nonprofit partners, and leagues

Greater Boston

Launched Nike's corporate philanthropy presence in Boston, spearheading the donation of $40 million over 4 years to local social justice organizations.✅ DELIVERED RESULTS● Swiftly identified and allocated first year donations of $4 million campaign in the initial 30 days of employment.● Innovated the process of identifying, selecting, and engaging nonprofit partners.● Empowered volunteer and engagement opportunities for staff members across Nike & Converse local offices, ● Cultivated impactful relationships with thought leaders, elected officials, and nonprofit leaders in Massachusetts.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Directed communications, marketing, philanthropic, & external affairs strategies for Boston’s chief advocate and provider of domestic violence awareness campaigns, shelter, and supportive services for survivors, driving impactful community engagement and support.✅ DELIVERED RESULTS● Delivered leadership and direction of all philanthropy, public relations, marketing, and org-wide rebranding.● Achieved a remarkable 600% increase in revenue.● Influenced and delivered organizational rebranding across social media, print and digital content.● Consulted and provided strategic guidance to the executive director.● Managed a capital campaign, overseeing building purchases, achieving fundraising targets, ● Executed the strategic course of the organization’s public policy initiatives, prioritizing key areas.● Engaged stakeholders to drive systemic change, including speaking with donors and policymakers.

Greater Boston Area

Provided strategic consultation and guidance to various domestic & international orgs, advising on time-sensitive initiatives spanning philanthropy, needs assessment, event management, and public health policies. Collaborated to promote sustainable community development globally.International Portfolio: World Health Organization (Geneva, Switzerland), South African Government, Department of Health and Welfare (Bisho, South Africa), Prasad Project (Ganeshpuri, Maharashtra, India), Radiant Apparatus (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)Domestic Portfolio: Center for Haitian Community Health, Education & Research (Boston, MA), Transition House (Cambridge, MA), Volunteers of America (Boston, MA), MIT: Getfit Program (Cambridge, MA), The Neighborhood Birth Center (Boston, MA).

Greater Boston Area

Strengthened the national LIFT organization’s mission to break the cycle of poverty by spearheading philanthropic initiatives and empowering events at the Boston office, delivering transformation and community impact. ✅BOTTOM-LINE GROWTH● Secured $700K in revenue by enhancing engagement with philanthropic partners.● Resulted in a 20% increase over the previous fiscal year.● Achieved a 55% revenue growth by orchestrating LIFT-Boston's 3rd annual gala, a premier event for 425 attendees, generating $250K in net revenue.

Led transformative philanthropic initiatives for a prominent Boston nonprofit focused on poverty reduction.✅BOTTOM-LINE GROWTH● Achieved $150,000 in annual fund contributions in the program's inaugural year.● Attained a 65% grant approval rate, demonstrating strong strategic and relationship-building capabilities.● Generated $400,000 in corporate and individual sponsorships for high-profile events, including Field of Dreams at Fenway Park and Hoop Dreams at TD Garden.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Advanced the mission and vision of the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, a community-based health organization focused on preventing new HIV/AIDS infections and enhancing the health of those impacted.✅DELIVERED RESULTS● Directed a multi-million budget, serving as the agency’s point of contact for state and local governments ● Obtained over $5 million in new private and public grant awards in 2010.● Leveraging strategic partnerships and creative funding strategies to foster expansion and influence.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Promoted the mission and vision of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program by delivering vital supportive services to individuals living with HIV across 10 counties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, ensuring comprehensive care and empowerment.✅DELIVERED RESULTS● Served as the primary liaison between the Federal Ryan White Council, state, and local governments.● Guided a team of 5 staff members and a 60-member HIV-positive consumer group with strategic leadership. ● Directed funds to meet critical healthcare needs and bolster community support services.● Administered a $13.6 million Federal Ryan White Emergency HIV award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Certificate, Impact Management Programme

Certificate, Global Infectious Disease

Master Of Public Health (Mph)

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