Leila Keita

Leila Keita is a Major and Planned Giving Officer for Minnesota Public Radio. Before working at MPR, Leila was a gift officer with Minnesota Opera, where she planned fundraising events and worked closely with donors. Leila has also worked in admissions and alumni relations at Carleton and St. Olaf College, recruiting and counseling prospective students and creating community and affinity within the alumni base. She is passionate about people, community, and creating access, especially for people of color, in spaces where they are underrepresented. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the natural beauty of the Twin Cities, cooking, and watching movies at the theater.