Leah Galione, a proud University of Florida alumna, has been deeply rooted in Gainesville for over 30 years together with her husband Bill and their five children. As the founder and Executive Director of PEAK Literacy, she has positively impacted more than 250 struggling readers, inspiring a broader community commitment to providing literacy interventions for marginalized youth. Her passion for educational equity drives her involvement on boards like GNV Thrives, IntersectionED, and serving on the steering committee of Books and Cooks and Alachua County's Comprehensive Literacy Committee. In her spare time, Leah enjoys reading, serving as a volunteer usher at UFPA and Gainesville Community Playhouse, teaching aqua classes at GHF, and taking beach trips with her family.