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Lea Appleton has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Their most recent role is as a Life and Wellness Coach at Spring Health since October 2022. Before that, they worked as a Life and Career Coach at Appleton Coaching from September 2019.

From 2004 to 2022, Lea worked as a Flute and Piano Faculty at the Claremont Community School of Music. In this role, they provided individual instruction in flute, piano, and music theory, fostering a love for music in students of all ages.

Lea also has extensive experience at the Claremont School of Theology. From 2011 to 2021, they held various positions including Associate Dean, Academic Programs & Student Success | Assistant Professor of Practice of Ministry, Disability Services Officer, and Associate Dean, Student and Community Life. In these roles, they supported student academic success and created a positive and supportive environment for students both in person and online. Lea oversaw the Office of Student and Community Life, supervised student Program Assistants, managed orientation programs, and participated in strategic planning and evaluation processes.

Lea's early career included roles as an Adjunct Instructor, Coordinator, and Assistant Dean of Student Life at the Claremont School of Theology from 2003 to 2010. During this time, they facilitated vocational discernment courses, led creative and transformative practices, and worked to build a strong student community.

Prior to their time at the Claremont School of Theology, Lea worked as an Adjunct Professor at La Sierra University from 1995 to 1999 and as a Lecturer at the University of California, Riverside in 1994.

Overall, Lea Appleton's work experience showcases their expertise in coaching, teaching, student services, and community building.

Lea Appleton's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of California, Riverside, a Master of Divinity degree in Theology and the Arts from the Pacific School of Religion, and a Master of Arts degree in Music from the University of California, Riverside.

In addition to the formal education, Lea has obtained several certifications. These certifications include a Mental Health Ally certification from PsychHub, a Coach Diploma and a Coach Certificate from Erickson Coaching International, an Emotional Intelligence certification from PositivePsychology.com, a Coach Qualification from Erickson Coaching International, an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification from the International Coaching Federation, and a membership in the International Coaching Federation. Furthermore, Lea has also completed various advanced training programs and courses, including the ADA Coordinator Role: Advanced Issues in Higher Education from the Association on Higher Education And Disability, Conflict Resolution with a Social Justice Lens (Mediation Training from the Donald D. Gehring Academy) from the Association for Student Conduct Administration, and the World Cafe Dialog Process from Fielding Graduate University.