With 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Leah’s inspiration to fight for social and climate justice originated in Senegal where she was a Peace Corps volunteer and witnessed the dual effects of environmental degradation and poverty on local communities. She has previously worked as a Program Director at Echoing Green where she helped distribute over $18M in funding to over 140 early-stage enterprises and provided after-grant support to more than 1,200 alumni. Leah has volunteered on the Boards for the Tapona Foundation and Innovation: Africa. She graduated from The George Washington University with a BA in International Affairs and holds an MA in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University.