Jessica Leon

Jessica Leon is a dedicated advocate for Latinx representation and equity in business and venture capital. As a co-founder and board member of the Latinx MBA Association, she works to develop, empower, and advance Latinx leaders, drawing on her own experience as a first-generation college student and daughter of Mexican farmworkers from rural Idaho. instagram+3

She possesses extensive expertise in finance and venture capital, with experience spanning early-stage investing, debt structuring, fundraising, and company diligence. Her career includes influential roles at Goldman Sachs, Citi, Kapor Capital, LunaCap Ventures, New Markets Venture Partners, and Base Ventures, where she focuses on identifying and supporting diverse founders and underinvested communities. marketscreener+4

Jessica is a dual-degree graduate from MIT Sloan School of Management (MBA) and Harvard Kennedy School (MPA), reflecting her commitment to combining business acumen with public service and social impact. Her academic journey, starting from the University of Idaho, underpins her strategic insight into both financial and social sectors. mit+3