Leah Gambal has never hidden her superpower of Dyslexia.

Leah's journey began at The Lab School of Washington, where she had the privilege of learning under the guidance of Sally L. Smith, the school’s founder. Sally's philosophy of "teaching the unteachable" through care and creativity helped Leah find her strength in the face of being a Dyslexic learner. It was Sally's approach that led Leah to where she is today, inspiring her lifelong commitment to finding strength through one’s differences.

Leah earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Television from Emerson College, an experience that ignited her passion for children’s media. She honed her skills as a producer at Kid Company, a WBZ Radio children’s program, discovering the transformative potential of media in shaping young minds.

Over her 30-year professional career, Leah has led impactful change, weaving her entrepreneurial spirit through her work of crafting original content and developing international business strategies for renowned organizations including Sesame Workshop, Universal Studios and Hearst Entertainment. Additionally, she co-created Access Dyslexia, a non-profit dedicated to building a better future for dyslexic children and their families. 

Leah's dedication to education extends to her roles as a Board trustee, where she has contributed to the Boards of the Lab School of Washington and Horizons at Sacred Heart University, while also serving as an Advisor for the Southport School in Fairfield, CT.

Her advocacy work has primed her to help open individuals' eyes to value their own disability as a strength and not a weakness. She does this by working with parents one-on-one to help them understand how they can serve as a support system to their children, and speaking to communities about learning to live with neurodiversities.

Leah and her husband, Santi, reside in Westport, CT with their college-aged son and high-school aged daughter who have their own journeys of being diagnosed with learning disabilities and are flourishing in the public school system.