As the Director of Investor Strategy & Engagement for Greater Sacramento Economic Council, Leidhra Guild oversees communication and interactions between investors and GSEC leadership, developing and maintaining positive relationships. Leidhra supports leadership in developing and executing the organization’s investor strategy and works closely with the Board of Directors and Competitiveness Council to engage current investors, while identifying prospects and recruiting new stakeholders.

Before joining GSEC, Leidhra worked as the Marketing Director for Paragary Restaurant Group, and Uptown Studios, a local marketing agency. Through these experiences, Leidhra has learned the importance of building and managing relationships, clear and concise communications and organized project management.

Born and raised in Folsom, Leidhra has lived in the Greater Sacramento region for most of her life. She graduated from Sacramento State with a bachelor’s in journalism and minor in sociology. She loves working with people, helping people share their stories and helping to make sure processes are in place to make everyone’s experience more enjoyable.

When not at work, Leidhra enjoys spending time in her West Sacramento neighborhood with her husband, two sons and dachshund.