Leila Roberts

Leila is the Director of Communications at Vital Voices. In this capacity, she oversees Vital Voices presence across all media, communications and marketing channels.

She previously led Social Impact and Communications efforts at COPPER, a diversified talent investment and advisory firm with global ventures in philanthropy, technology, sports, entertainment, media, and fashion. She worked with celebrity clients to advance their philanthropic initiatives and build out global programming.

Prior to COPPER, she worked directly for Mellody Hobson, the Co-CEO at Ariel Investments. She was responsible for day-to-day operations and prioritizing critical business strategies. Additionally, she formerly worked in Public Engagement at the Obama Foundation.

What was the last good book you read?

I can’t pick just one! The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne and Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin