Leah brings over 25 years of public safety experience to the national stage, including a decade of statewide leadership and a tenure as Director for the City of Auburn Public Safety Communications Division. A specialist in high-stakes stakeholder management and the implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 systems, her career is defined by "cooperation-first" leadership. Leah is a double-graduate of Auburn University with a Master of Public Administration and maintains a dedicated history of national board service focused on standardizing public safety technology and training. She resides in Alabama with her husband, Matt, and their son, James.