VP at University Ventures & Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education. Expert in ed-tech & future of work. Former McKinsey consultant. Founder of alternativestocollege.com. Barnard College, summa cum laude.
Cassidy Leventhal is a Vice President at University Ventures and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Education, recognized for her expertise in ed-tech, future of work, and education-to-employment pathways. At University Ventures, she serves as a Board Member and Observer for leading companies including AdmitHub, Avenica, Tiber Health, and Yellowbrick. Her thought leadership on workforce readiness and alternative education has been featured in Bloomberg, EdSurge, Education Dive, and Talent Tech Labs, and her work earned a $15K Pathway2Tomorrow prize showcased at the US Chamber of Commerce. Cassidy is also the founder of alternativestocollege.com, a student-centered resource exploring non-traditional education pathways. Prior to University Ventures, she was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, where she led strategy, organizational, and digital transformation initiatives while driving college recruiting efforts. Cassidy holds a bachelor's degree summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Barnard College, Columbia University, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence and lifelong learning.
