Leigh joined the Dallaire Initiative after working in both post secondary and private industry in IT for over 2 decades.  She graduated from Dalhousie University with a degree in Marine Biology.

A Bluenoser for life, in her off hours, she enjoys biking, hiking and swimming, as well as trying her best to fix anything.  A past volunteer with Scouts Canada and a current volunteer with Feed Nova Scotia, she wants all kids to be kids, and not have to grow up too soon.