For more than 20 years, Leigh has been committed to working with purpose-driven organisations to build healthy and sustainable futures. During that time, she has taken on roles of increasing responsibility and breadth, covering all aspects of fundraising across healthcare, medical research, international development and community welfare.
Following a career in performing arts and education, Leigh moved into the non-profit sector, managing a large fundraising and public relations team across Singapore and Malaysia. Returning to Australia, Leigh’s skills have been developed across community fundraising, events, annual and emergency appeals, corporate partnerships, institutional giving, major gifts, endowment and capital campaigns. Senior executive roles have continued to broaden her capabilities in non-profit management, including marketing, communications and media.
Leigh has managed fundraising teams in Australia, North America and Southeast Asia. Her strong technical knowledge, grounded in practical experience, together with a well-developed coaching style, supports her commitment to helping others achieve their full potential. An effective communicator, Leigh has spoken at major events and conferences, and in national media. Her leadership and governance skills have been developed through a variety of board and committee roles.
Leigh is Chair of Act for Peace, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), and a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA).