Leah Garner

Leah is an experienced communications director/director of governmental affairs with a demonstrated history of working in the government relations industry. Skilled in fundraising, legislative relations, politics, legislation and strategic communications. She is a strong community and social services professional. Selected by the American Council of Young Political Leaders for a delegation visit to Australia in 2017. Leah is also a small business owner-specializing in 18th/19th century Furniture. Experience The Collaborative Co-Founder March 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months) PERITUS public relations Public Relations Consultant July 2023 - January 2024 (7 months) ExcelinEd Senior Director of Communications October 2021 - January 2024 (2 years 4 months) Chatsworth Antiques Small Business Owner June 2022 - October 2023 (1 year 5 months) 18/19th century fine furnishings - Scott Antique Market/Round Top Antiques Show Office of the Governor, State of Alabama Communications Director June 2019 - October 2021 (2 years 5 months) Page 1 of 3 Business Council of Alabama Director Of Governmental and Political Affairs June 2013 - June 2019 (6 years 1 month) https://www.bcatoday.org/ Alabama Deprartment of Homeland Security Press Information Officer May 2012 - May 2013 (1 year 1 month) Montgomery, Alabama Office of the Governor, State of Alabama Deputy Press Secretary January 2011 - May 2012 (1 year 5 months) Montgomery, Alabama Dr. Robert Bentley for Governor Campaign Communications Intern June 2010 - December 2010 (7 months) University of Alabama Athletic Office Graduate Assistant June 2009 - December 2010 (1 year 7 months) Tuscaloosa, Alabama Southview Middle School/Tuscaloosa Middle School Secondary Social Sciences Teacher August 2007 - June 2009 (1 year 11 months) Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area Presidential Classroom Intern - Logistics Director May 2007 - August 2007 (4 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area Education University of Alabama Master of Arts , Communication Studies · (2009 - 2010) Page 2 of 3 University of Alabama Bachelor of Science - BS, Secondary Education / Social Studies · (2003 - 2007)