Laila Newton
Laila Newton has 19 years of working experience in the corporate sector and has been the acting Director of Business Development with Young Community Developers for 3 years. As Director of Development at Young Community Developers, Ms. Newton leverages her finance, policy writing, and business development expertise to build opportunity, equity, and prosperity for future generations. She is passionate about being a San Francisco Bay Area native; she is committed to ushering in next-level community and economic development through innovation and partnerships. Laila received a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology from the University of Berkeley, a MA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, and a Concentration in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University, and is an ICF Certified Executive Leadership Coach.
Laila is a passionate supporter of the arts, particularly Jazz. Often, you will find her enjoying a live performance at one of the many Bay Area hot spots in her free time.