Leah is the Executive Director of Texas College Bridge, where she leads statewide efforts to help Texas students successfully transition from high school to college and careers. A proud Texas native, Leah spent more than 16 years in Garland ISD serving as a teacher, counselor, lead counselor, and CTE coordinator—experiences that shaped her commitment to removing barriers to student opportunity. She brings a systems- and data-driven approach to building partnerships across K-12 and higher education and expanding pathways to postsecondary credentials and high-quality careers. Leah believes deeply in the power of education and that every student deserves access to opportunity, regardless of race, background, or zip code.