Who I Am

A Learner, Researcher, Investor, Architect, & Futurist.

Origin Story

Leila is originally from Marin County, California where she got her start pursuing research in artificial intelligence & data science. It was her love of computational research, coupled with her interests in mathematics and economics, that inspired her exploration of financial engineering. Through her work and studies, she has dedicated herself to accelerating technological progress, driving system innovation, & fostering environmental stewardship.

Academic Profile

Bachelor of Science & Engineering candidate in Operations Research & Financial Engineering Department at Princeton University. Focus in Architecture, Statistics, & Machine Learning. Class of 2027.

Pursuing studies at the University of Cambridge, engaging in coursework led by acclaimed professors & specialists exploring the intersection in Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, & Economics (2025)

Self funded her education, earned a Highest Honors Associate Degree in Computational Mathematics & Highest Honors Associate Degree Economics from the City College of San Francisco (2024) before transferring to Princeton University.

Research Experience

Leila’s research interests are centered at the intersection of sustainable investments, energy transition technologies, management science, & machine learning.

  • Energy Transition Research Assistant | Princeton Climate Politics Lab (2025)

  • Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Engineer | Research funded by AWS, NIH, & USC Viterbi School of Engineering | USC Information Sciences Institute (2023)

Professional Background

Leila brings a diversity of experience spanning multiple industries within the Bay Area, California & Jackson Hole, Wyoming:

  • Healthcare - Medical Device Development | DxD, Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, & Fogarty Innovation (2024)

  • Biotechnology - Operations, Supply Chain Management, & Financial Logistics | Genentech - Member of Roche Pharmaceuticals (2024)

  • Finance - Early Stage Venture Capital | Investing in AI-powered Climate Solutions | Blue Bear Capital (2025)

Personal Interests

Leila is an active sailor, aspiring pilot, & horseback rider on the Princeton Equestrian Team. She is also a contributor at the Tiger Sustainable Investment Group (TSIG), Princeton's undergraduate fund dedicated to accelerating the energy transition through impact investing.

She founded and served as President of both the Marin Sailing and Women in Technology Clubs at the College of Marin. As the College of Marin's MESA Ambassador, she played a pivotal role strategizing program objectives to better support first-generation and low income college students and accelerated community college transfer rates. Through MESA, she worked diligently to develop pathways for students to engage in lab-based research opportunities at prestigious institutions, including Carnegie Mellon, Stanford University, and Harvard University.

  • Design - Architecture & Landscaping

  • Creative Arts - Ceramics & Pottery

  • Music - Riding the Blues, Brothers in Arms, & Summer Breeze (feel free to take a listen!)

  • Coffee - Former barista who loves perfecting the art of making coffee

  • World Travel - Explored 15 countries across North America, Europe, & Africa, with a goal to visit 50 nations before turning 30

  • Volunteerism & Philanthropy - Active in nonprofit partnerships including 10,000 Degrees to support educational initiatives

Above all, Leila’s knack for sailing and technology have been among her most formative hobbies, shaping her love for innovation.

What Brings Me Joy

Being a maverick. I know it sounds absurd, but that is who I am & what brings me joy. I love following the path of highest resistance, being an independent thinker, & defying other’s expectations. It seeds opportunity, fosters determination, & I have often found, reaps the highest reward.

— Leila Leibert

Committed to using Artificial Intelligence to build a more sustainable future.