Leah is passionate about building sustainable and vibrant communities in Colorado. A Minnesota native, Leah moved to Colorado to attend the University of Denver and earned a B.A. in International Studies and Spanish. Leah has demonstrated skills and expertise in community outreach, volunteer coordination and recruitment, project management, and facilitation. She has executed events in all corners of Colorado, and has managed over 200 professional volunteers on regional committees. In addition to her work with CRC, Leah serves on the Women’s Global Empowerment Fund (WGEF) Board of Directors. In her free time, Leah takes advantage of the beautiful Colorado landscape through skiing, hiking, and biking. She often uses her work trips to rural Colorado to adventure off the beaten path. Leah has visited 63 of 64 Colorado counties, and plans to visit the elusive Hinsdale County before the end of the year.