Leigh Anne Statuto

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ABOUT LEIGH ANNE STATUTO

Leigh Anne Statuto is a mission-driven sustainability leader and the Executive Director of the Responsible Business Center at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. She has built the center, shaping its vision, cultivating its community, and serving as its public voice and strategic driver.At the intersection of sustainability, systems thinking, and social impact, Leigh Anne brings a bold vision to life through cross-sector partnerships, applied research, and programmatic innovation. Her work centers on transforming the future of food and business to be more regenerative, equitable, and resilient.As Executive Director, Leigh Anne leads all facets of the Center’s operations—from spearheading research and collective action initiatives to managing brand strategy, forging partnerships, and designing impact-driven programs that elevate Fordham’s role in shaping the future of responsible business. She is a data-driven leader who combines evidence-based insight with a collaborative approach to problem-solving, building trust and momentum among stakeholders to drive lasting change.Superpowers Sustainability Strategist: Designing bold, practical solutions rooted in systems thinking and regenerative principles🤝 Partnership Builder: Creating high-impact collaborations that bridge academia, industry, and community Data-Driven Decision Maker: Leveraging metrics, research, and analysis to inform strategy and communicate impact Thought Leader & Storyteller: Translating complex ideas into compelling narratives that inspire and mobilize Change Agent: Leading multi-stakeholder coalitions to drive systemic shifts across food systems and beyondLeigh Anne holds an MBA in Sustainability from Bard College and a BA in Urban Studies from Fordham University, with a concentration in sustainable business and urban agriculture. Prior to her work at the Center, she supported nonprofit executive leadership searches, led Theory of Change consulting, and contributed to Just Salad’s landmark carbon labeling initiative.