Leahanne Thomas is an accomplished nonprofit executive specializing in leading organizations through complex transitions, operational turnarounds, and periods of significant change. With more than two decades of leadership experience across healthcare, public benefits, membership associations, and mission-driven organizations, she brings a steady, strategic, and deeply human-centered approach to interim CEO engagements.

Leahanne is known for stepping into organizations at pivotal moments—often during leadership gaps, operational instability, or strategic crossroads—and bringing clarity, alignment, and forward momentum. She excels at quickly diagnosing organizational challenges, stabilizing operations, strengthening governance, and building confidence among boards, staff, and key stakeholders.

Her expertise spans governance restructuring, operational assessments, financial and program oversight, staff realignment, cross-functional leadership, and crisis navigation. She incorporates modern tools and practices, including AI-enabled decision support and organizational efficiency techniques, to help nonprofits of all sizes work smarter and more effectively. Leahanne is also a PrinciplesYou® practitioner, using the tool to enhance leadership cohesion and strengthen team performance during periods of uncertainty.

Prior to joining IES, Leahanne served in executive roles with UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, the National Minority Supplier Development Council, BTG Consulting, and multiple nonprofit and public-sector organizations. She has led large-scale transformation initiatives, rebuilt operational infrastructures, and provided strategic leadership across programs, technology, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
A seasoned transition leader, Leahanne thrives in environments that require steadiness, rapid assessment, and decisive action. She is deeply committed to helping nonprofits emerge from transition stronger, more aligned, and ready for long-term success under new permanent leadership.

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