CHIEF OF STAFF LEADERS CIRCLE
Meet Leigh, Executive Director COS Leaders Circle
Leigh Felton is a highly experienced Chief of Staff, renowned activist, and leading advocate of responsible and ethical AI. With over 17 years of dedicated service as a strategic advisor to top CEOs, Leigh possesses a deep understanding of executive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and driving organizational success. During her 20-year tenure at Microsoft Corporation, Leigh had the pleasure and honor of building and supporting Microsoft’s companywide ethical and responsible AI programs. Through this work she served as executive sponsor for technology equity programs that look to cultivate AI and Machine Learning technologies into human-centered innovation. She is proud to have driven impact across Microsoft’s internal policies as well as product development efforts, including her role leading Community and Communications Engagement, implementing Microsoft’s Responsible AI Standard across all engineering and sales organizations. Additionally, Leigh served as Director of the Business Services Department for WA. State under the Secretary of Commerce, where she led all marketing and communications programs, economic development, and Governor’s overseas tours. Over the past six years, Leigh has emerged as a prominent activist and advocate, championing responsible and ethical AI practices. She has been instrumental in raising awareness about the potential biases and challenges faced by marginalized communities within AI systems.
Technology is the future, and at COS Leaders Circle, we believe in that future. We also believe that the future can be a GREAT economic empowerment or create even greater economic divide. We each make the difference for communities who have been historically marginalized and underrepresented. Through our partnership with leaders across communities, we help to bridge that divide and gain a greater sense of how technology will be best used to serve our communities, to support individuals, and to represent all of society through opportunity and access.
Our Inspiration
We were inspired to start this service because we recognized the critical role that leadership plays in the success of organizations. We saw a need for more personalized and tailored coaching services that help leaders overcome their unique challenges and achieve their full potential. We believe that leadership is not just about achieving results, but also about building meaningful relationships, fostering a positive culture, and making a lasting impact.
Our Passion
We are passionate about helping leaders develop the skills, mindset, and behaviors necessary to be effective and successful in their roles, and to create positive change in their organizations and communities. Our inspiration comes from the belief that everyone has the potential to be a great leader, and that our coaching services can help unlock that potential and drive meaningful results for individuals and organizations alike.
Experiences
Skills and interests
Skills and interests
I have an extensive background in supporting executive teams in achieving their goals through building business programs, while generating support and stakeholder interest to ensure success.
Skills and interests
Skills and interests
Skills and interests
I am also a seasoned executive communicator, facilitator, and storyteller, working with teams and leadership offices to push thinking and cultivate an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
My Career
Skills and interests
My Career
News desk Intern | Customer Service Agent | Communications Manager | PR/AR Manager | Product Manager | Business Manager | Chief of Staff | WA State Director Business Services | Business Owner & Executive Consultant | Community & Communications Director, AND an evangelist, activist, advocate, and just comfortable being me.