As Special Projects Coordinator for CDP, Leah takes on a variety of different roles from coordinating services, foundation work, and special event planning. Leah brings a diverse background of working in the education and non-profit sector. She has taught in a variety of different educational environments, most recently at King Elementary in NE Portland. She also served as the Assistant Director of Catalyst Education where she worked in a variety of settings with disadvantaged youth including Portland Youth Builders, Open School, New Avenues for Youth, NAYA, and Outside In.

Leah holds a Master’s of Education from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Santa Clara University. In her free time, she loves exploring the Northwest, going to live music, finding great food, researching random ideas, and spending time with her family and friends.