We at PeerForward are excited to announce the addition of three distinguished executives to our Board of Directors: Michael Affronti of Bumble, Leigh Manheim Levine of Coach, and Anthony Campanelli of Deloitte.
PeerForward CEO, Gary Z. Linnen, shared the following sentiments about the new additions to the board:
“We are grateful to have the support of these visionary leaders. Already masters in their respective fields, the perspectives they offer are invaluable. I’m proud to welcome Michael, Leigh, and Anthony as partners and lean into their passion and commitment to equity as we traverse through a rapidly changing education climate in America.”
Michael Affronti – Chief Product Officer, Bumble, Inc.
Michael Affronti is an accomplished technology executive with more than two decades of experience building and scaling category-defining products.
His commitment to STEM equity aligns directly with PeerForward’s mission: empowering students from underserved communities to build skills, confidence, and pathways to college and career. Michael is particularly focused on how emerging technologies—especially generative AI—can strengthen PeerForward’s peer-led model, expand reach, and enable new forms of student leadership and engagement.
Leigh Manheim Levine – President North America, Coach
Leigh Manheim Levine is the President, Coach North America, where she is responsible for leading the brand’s North America growth strategy.
Leigh is also on the advisory board of the Business of Sports School, a public high school in Manhattan where she helps the school to achieve their vision that all young people should be prepared for high-skill and high wage-careers, engage in quality learning experiences, and exhibit college and career readiness upon graduation from high school.
Anthony Campanelli of Deloitte – Partner, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP
Anthony Campanelli is a partner at Deloitte, specializing in forensic accounting, financial crime, and complex investigations across technology, media, and hospitality industries.
Beyond his professional work, Anthony serves on the boards of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP, and the Cornell Center for Innovative Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to advancing equity and supporting healthier, more respectful communities.
