First Light Talent helps companies recruit, plan, and build teams.
ABOUT
With over a decade of experience in the creative industry (where talent is everything) Leanna has supported companies from various industries in talent strategy, talent acquisition and helped client retain key talent.
She believes that the key to successful recruitment lies in understanding the unique strengths and capabilities of individuals, aligning them with the culture and values of a company, and fostering authentic connections.
Her approach focuses on leveraging human skills, including empathy, communication, and collaboration, to attract top talent and build teams that can innovate and thrive. Leanna takes pride in tailoring bespoke strategies that meet companies where they are in their hiring journey, addressing both the challenges and opportunities of the industry while fostering meaningful employee engagement. She brings a holistic, human-first perspective to recruitment—emphasizing trust, alignment, and shared values over automation.
She is a proud graduate of the the The New School’s Media Management Masters program and dedicates her time to the performing arts, political campaigns and activism, applying her talent and operational expertise to causes she cares about.
Our Services
Tailored
Talent Search
Personalized recruitment strategies to find creative professionals that align with your company's culture and vision.
End-to-End
Recruitment Process
Full-service recruiting from sourcing and screening to final placement, ensuring a seamless experience.
Creative
Portfolio Review
A detailed evaluation of candidates' portfolios to assess their skills, style, and creative capabilities.
Diverse
Talent Pool
Access to a wide range of creative professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
Support
Employer Branding
Helping clients develop a strong employer value proposition that attracts top creative talent.
Development
Workshops & Talent
Facilitating workshops to help clients nurture teams and grow talent from within
"Working with First Light was like having an anxiety alchemist as a partner. They can solve any seemingly unsolvable problem with the right hire, a spreadsheet, and a set of objectives. Pure pleasure working with them."
"First Light has great talent for quickly coming up with solutions to challenges, and knows how to manage projects through changing circumstances. Their passion, dedication and thoughtfulness made them a joy to work with."
“We were in need of 10 different hires when the world started to come out of Covid. Copy, design, front and back end developers when First Light and the team came to the rescue. They didn't just work into a process, they were the process. They worked with every hiring manager to understand the needs and the culture of their individual teams. They totally integrated with us!”
Clients
