Leola Ross — Mentor profile, Title: Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Head of ESG, Company: Seattle City Employees' Retirement System (SCERS), Industry: Government | Economics | Asset Management | Finance | Analytics, Mentor Type: Albers

Background

Job Description

Our team manages the pension assets for Seattle City Employees

Company Description

SCERS managers and administers the pension plan for Seattle City Employees

Employment History

SCERS 2021-present
Russell Investments, 1998-2021
Seattle University 1997-1998

Education

PhD, Economics, CFA

No civic involvement entered

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

I hope student will gain information, ideas, and confidence from our time together. 

As a mentor, I can support students in the following: 

- Resume review, interview prep, LinkedIn branding
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Building technical or subject matter expertise (hard skills)
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Development of leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual), Can meet First Hill

Additional Information

I was a member of the Economics Department faculty 1997-1998
I'm on my fourth career!