Lea Cercado

Lea Cercado - Chief Operating Officer at Rooted Stillness in Newport Beach

Chief Operating Officer

As the Chief Operations Officer for Rooted Stillness – Lea is a seasoned operations leader with both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Lea brings experience from working in global corporations as well as fast-paced small businesses. Lea’s expertise lies in developing and executing scalable operations strategies that streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and drive measurable business performance. From process mapping and SOP development to cost reduction and KPI tracking, Lea focuses on building systems that support sustainable growth.

Lea specializes in team and resource management, building high-performing teams through effective org design, streamlined communication, and tailored hiring and onboarding practices. Lea has also lead systems and technology integration, identifying and implementing the right tech stack—from CRMs to automation tools—to boost efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.