Leah is an outstanding leader and advocate who defied all odds from surviving the criminal injustice system to graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. During her time at UCLA, she led with heart and integrity within the Bruin Underground Scholars program and made significant contributions to the campus community and beyond. Currently, Leah serves as a case manager with California Care Coordinators (CCC), where she assists community members in successfully securing permanent housing and the life saving resources that they deserve. Leah recently took her LSAT and is on a dedicated path toward becoming a lawyer for her community and a powerful force for those oppressed by the system.
