Founder, Leigh A. Bender, MBA

Esther’s Empowerment Leadership Institute, LLC™

Esther’s Empowerment Leadership Institute, LLC™ Founder, Leigh A. Bender, MBA has held various management rotation and leadership roles at the following Fortune 100 and 500 Corporations: Federal Reserve; Oracle Corporation; Ford Motor Credit Company; and Bank of America.


Leigh graduated with a Master's of Business Administration Degree from Santa Clara University with emphasis in Leading People and Organizations, Managing Innovation and Technology, and Entrepreneurship. Leigh served as Santa Clara University MBA Program Real Estate President.

Leigh graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelor's Degree with concentrations in International Trade, Management, and Politics.

Leigh A. Bender, MBA graduated with a Certificate in Real Estate Development and Finance from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business School of Policy, Planning, and Development.


Leigh A. Bender, MBA is a Licensed Trainer, Motivational Speaker and Public Engagement Professional.                      Also, Leigh develops Career Programs, Leadership Training Seminars, and Entrepreneurship Seminars. 

Leigh speaks English and Spanish fluently, and intermediate French.

Specialties


  • Organizational Leadership, Training, and Facilitation
  • Management of Cross Functional Teams
  • Business Consulting Services
  • Educational Training for Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans
  • Vocational Training, Employment Placement,  Professional Training and Development
  • Behavioral Health Training and Facilitation
  • Career Development Training and Career Counseling Services
  • Bilingual Management and Leadership Training
  • Corporate Finance and Managerial Accounting
  • Vocation Empowerment, Employment Placement, and Career Programs
  • Do Not Depend on the Check™ 
  • Corporate and Commercial Real Estate Project Management
  • Workforce Development Programs and Empowerment Services