Leah is a certified senior prevention specialist for Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission in Summerville, South Carolina where she is the ECHO (Empowering Communities for a Healthy Outcome) Coordinator. She holds a BS degree in Psychology and a MS degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina. She previously worked for the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, (Probation Officer) and the Department of Juvenile Justice, (Detention Case Manager). She is a member of the STARS (Summerville Takes a Responsible Stand) and HSIPC (High School Injury Prevention) coalitions. She is a Summerville native, where she lives with her husband, step-son, and daughter.