Leah Goold-Haws

About Leah Goold-Haws

I operate at the intersection of federal strategy, private capital, and regional economic development—helping organizations turn complex initiatives into aligned, fundable opportunities.Most initiatives don’t fail because of lack of vision. They stall because capital, policy, and stakeholders are not aligned at the right time. My work focuses on solving that problem.What I Do - I help organizations:Position initiatives to align with federal priorities and funding pathwaysConnect opportunities to institutional and private capitalStructure investment narratives that resonate with decision-makersNavigate public-private dynamics across government, industry, and investorsMove initiatives from concept → alignment → funding → executionMy work has evolved from regional economic development and strategic advisory into a focused practice centered on aligning capital, policy, and large-scale opportunity.How I Work - I operate through a structured advisory model, bringing together specialized expertise aligned to each initiative.Rather than a fixed team, this approach allows for precision alignment of federal strategy, capital access, and sector-specific insight—ensuring the right capabilities are applied at the right time.Perspective - Access alone is not strategy. Visibility alone does not create outcomes.Execution happens when capital, policy, and stakeholders are aligned—intentionally and early. This is how I operate and this is where I fit in.

Experience

1. Strategic Funding Architect - Principal

   Lgh Marketing Strategy

   Jan 2025 — Present · Long Beach, CA, US

   LGH Market Strategies operates as a strategic advisory platform focused on aligning capital, policy, and regional opportunity for complex initiatives.I work with economic development organizations, public sector leaders, and private partners to position and advance initiatives that require coordination across federal strategy, funding pathways, and investment capital.Core Focus Areas:Federal Strategy & AlignmentSupporting engagement with federal stakeholders, agencies, and policy priorities to position initiatives for visibility, alignment, and funding accessCapital Alignment & Investment PositioningStructuring opportunities to align with institutional and private capital, including integration of public funding pathways (grants, incentives, and policy-driven programs)Regional Economic DevelopmentWorking with cities, regions, and partner organizations to identify and position investment-ready opportunities across infrastructure, mobility, and emerging sectorsAdvisory ModelLGH operates through a flexible, multi-disciplinary advisory model, integrating specialized expertise based on the needs of each initiative.This includes collaboration with:DC-based advisors supporting federal engagement, fundraising, and government relationsCapital networks aligned to institutional and private investmentSector and regional experts supporting execution and market alignmentCurrent efforts are focused on initiatives requiring federal alignment and capital access, including:large-scale economic development opportunities tied to global events (including LA28)infrastructure and transportation-related initiativesemerging sector opportunities requiring coordinated public-private engagementPerspective:Most initiatives stall because capital, policy, and stakeholders are not aligned early enough in the process.My role is to help structure that alignment—so opportunities can move from concept to execution.

Education

• FIDM

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Communications

  1988 — 1990

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Business Administration (iMBA), International Business/Global Entrepreneurship

  2015 — 2018

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine and Studio Arts

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Creative Concept Development
• Marketing Strategy Development
• Brand Assessment
• Brand Identity Development
• Market Research & Data Analysis
• Marketing Strategy
• Data Analysis
• Market Research
• Brand Management
• Product Development
• Advertising
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Blogging
• Creative Strategy
• Facebook
• Copywriting
• Creative Direction
• Brand Development
• Corporate Branding
• Online Advertising
• Entrepreneurship
• Email Marketing
• Online Marketing
• Brand Architecture
• Lead Generation
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Promotions
• Marketing Communications
• Entrepreneurship Education
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Integrated Marketing
• SEO
• Direct Mail
• Direct Marketing
• Website Development
• Graphic Design
• Media Planning
• Digital Media