Leah is a 19+ year veteran in the human resources field.   After getting her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from the University of Iowa, Leah’s HR career jumpstarted when she moved to Milwaukee to work for a nationwide department store before ending up in the financial sector.   
Leah’s journey through the HR field has provided her the opportunities to work in Recruiting, HR Compliance, Employee Relations, HR Generalist and more.  Leah is currently a Sr. Human Resources Generalist for Northwestern Mutual where, in her words, “loves doing the right thing and being that trusted liaison that her business partners can depend on.”
Leah has been an active volunteer for over 10 years with both the local chapter and WISHRM. She has progressed from being the membership coordinator at the local chapter to holding several roles on the State Conference committee and now as Conference Liaison Director Elect.
Leah resides in Pewaukee with her husband and their dog. When she is at home, Leah enjoys being active outdoors, family time, traveling, and reading a good book.