Bringing to light

Change-making skills that allow people and systems to work together in harmony.

The basics

Aleeza loves learning and all the opportunities it brings. Originally a high school math and history teacher, as well as a multi-sport coach, she credits those different disciplines for her success in stewarding the growth of people and the systems they use.

Throughout her career, Aleeza has been an educator, a programmer, and a consultant, identifying opportunities for change and supporting the growth of thousands of leaders along the way. Before joining UpStart, she worked at BBYO and was responsible for developing the organization’s leadership framework.

Forever a student, Aleeza holds bachelor’s degrees in History and Secondary Education, a master’s degree in American Studies, and a certificate in Jewish leadership.

How Aleeza finds meaning and comes together with others

Aleeza loves helping people come together, whether it’s organizing a game of Mahjong amongst friends, or planning a race-themed brunch for her family’s Fantasy Formula One league. She also loves filling people’s stomachs and usually shows up with some form of home-baked dessert.