Leah was born in Kennewick Washington, and attended high school in Southern California. She then received a scholarship to play collegiate basketball in Paris, Texas and then in Bellingham, Washington where she earned her AA degree in general education. Leah furthered her education at North Idaho College where she completed her Associate of Science degree in the Physical Therapy Assistant program while simultaneously obtaining her Private Pilot License. In her free time, Leah enjoys taking to the skies in her airplane, hiking, baking, spartan races, kayaking and spending time with her family.