Leanna Martin is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in educational leadership, policy analysis, and program management. Currently serving as the Operational Excellence Embedded Transformation Manager at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Leanna has previously held roles such as Policy Analyst at The Hunt Institute, Graduate Teaching Assistant at North Carolina State University, and Donor Database Coordinator at Trellis Supportive Care. Notable achievements include developing a systematic process for recruiting policymakers for an Early Childhood Summit and creating a Housing Navigation Tool to aid those experiencing homelessness. Leanna's educational background includes a PhD in Educational Leadership from North Carolina State University, a Graduate Teaching Certificate in Spanish Language Teacher Education, and a Master's degree in Counseling focused on Holistic Child Development.