Leigh Preston

Leigh Preston has a diverse work experience, which includes roles in various organizations and industries. Leigh is currently working at the American Alpine Club as the Membership Director, a position they have held since February 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Membership Manager at the same organization from September 2021 to March 2023. Leigh also worked as a Member Services Coordinator at the American Alpine Club from June 2021 to September 2021. Before joining the American Alpine Club, Leigh worked as a Case Investigator and Contact Tracer AmeriCorps Member at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment from November 2020 to June 2021. Leigh also held the position of an Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at the Nonprofit Learning Lab from March 2020 to November 2020. Leigh's work experience also includes being an Environmental Educator and Youth Mentor at The Greenway Foundation from February 2019 to November 2019. Additionally, they worked as a Front Desk Staff at Movement Climbing + Fitness from September 2018 to March 2019 and served as a Camping Department Trip Leader/Head Climbing Instructor at The Nature Place Day Camp from June 2018 to August 2018. Leigh gained valuable experience as a Climbing Wall Staff at Hamilton College from May 2016 to May 2018, where they also worked as a Writing Center Service Assistant from January 2015 to May 2018. Besides, Leigh was an Orientation Leader at Hamilton College from May 2015 to August 2017 and served as an Assistant Director of Exploration Adventure (Orientation Program) from January 2016 to December 2016. Leigh'searly work experience includes being a Research Intern and Secretary at the Office of Joseph J. Heath, General Counsel for the Onondaga Nation from May 2012 to August 2015.

Leigh Preston's education history begins in 2001, when they attended Manlius Pebble Hill School. Their field of study during this time is not specified. They went on to attend Hamilton College from 2014 to 2018, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies. In 2017, Leigh also had a brief study experience at The School for Field Studies, focusing on Tropical Ecology and Conservation Biology.

In terms of additional certifications, Leigh has obtained several. In 2018, they obtained a Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid certification from SOLO Wilderness Medical School. In 2019, Leigh obtained certifications in Medication Administration from Colorado Shines PDIS and as a Certified Environmental Educator from the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education. In 2020, they completed courses in Introduction to Graphic Design, Introducing Illustrator, and Creating Icons with Illustrator from LinkedIn. Most recently, in 2023, Leigh obtained two Certified Digital Marketing Associate certifications from the Digital Marketing Institute.