LeAnne Byers Hill '15 is a senior associate in operations risk at Grant Thornton, one of the world's leading organizations in independent audit, tax, and advisory. Part of the Risk Advisory Services at the organization, LeAnne uses her analytical skills to process and manipulate data to answer critical client questions and improve systems for large banks and financial institutions. LeAnne also develops and validates predictive models used in liquidity and capital planning processes using specialized statistical computing and analytics software such as SAS and R.
LeAnne attended Appalachian State University where she received a bachelor's degree in History and Religious Studies before completing her MBA with a concentration in Data Analytics in 2015.
Born and raised in Rutherford County, NC, LeAnne developed a love for education and, from an early age, was determined to graduate from college. She began her college career with the intention of becoming a professional historian, but after graduation, she developed an interest in project management that led her to enroll in Appalachian's MBA program. It was her exposure to the data analytics and quantitative analysis classes that led LeAnne to pursue a concentration in Data Analytics and receive a SAS certification.
LeAnne has a passion for service and improving the lives of the marginalized and underserved. She is part of both the Women at Grant Thornton and Veterans and Allies Business resource groups, as well as a member of the Global Associate of Risk Professionals.
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About Appalachian's MBA Program
Appalachian State University's MBA Program provides educational experiences to prepare our students for life-long learning and professional leadership responsibilities in a dynamic global environment. The program provides individualized attention through extensive student-faculty collaboration and offers frequent networking and team building opportunities. Flexible programming allows each student to receive the best educational experience possible through full-time or part-time tracks in two locations with the opportunity to complete the degree in as little as a year. Students can earn concentrations in: Sustainable Business, International Business, Economics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, and Interdisciplinary Business. In addition to giving students the technical skills and knowledge to be successful in the business world, the Walker College also provides students the soft skills necessary to be complete professionals. Through executive skills courses, students develop resumes, improve interview skills, and expand networking skills, and a career advisor offers support with job search and interviews. For more information, visit mba.appstate.edu.
