Faces of Leeds
Leeds is a special place because of our community of visionaries who see the world as it can be. They come from all kinds of backgrounds, places and experiences—they’re risk-takers, trailblazers and original thinkers.
Faces of Leeds and Snapshots celebrate the dynamic individuals who contribute to and embody the values of our community. And they’re doing what it takes to make a difference in the world. Know someone with an incredible story? Tell us!
Jake Schneider (Fin’25)
Jake Schneider came to Leeds unsure of his path but found his passion in finance. As a leader and mentor in several student clubs, he gave back while moving forward—and now he’s off to New York City to join Bank of America. Meet Jake.
Jessica Baumgarten
Leeds’ Jessica Baumgarten didn’t set out to be a coach—but she’s become one in all the ways that matter. From helping students land jobs, to growing the Business of Sports Program from scratch, she’s all about guiding people to fulfill their dreams. Meet Jessica.
Rylan Montoya (Bus'25)
Rylan Montoya is a stellar example of a go-getting entrepreneur. He started a passion project in high school that—with the help of leadership skills acquired at Leeds—he has developed into a successful and growing company. Meet Rylan.