City of Thunder Bay
Leah Prentice has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Leah started their career in 1998 as a First-person Interpreter at Fort William Historical Park and worked there until 2001. From 2002 to 2003, they served as the Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator at the same organization. Following that, they worked as a Heritage Intern at the City of Peterborough in 2003.
In 2004, Leah joined the Municipal Cultural Planning Ontario as a Project Coordinator before moving to the City of Peterborough once again as an Archaeology Researcher. During this time, they also worked as a Dance Instructor at the Academy of Dance.
In 2005, Leah joined the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines as a Policy Analyst Intern through the Ontario Internship Program. The following year, they transitioned to the Ontario Ministry of Culture as a Communications Intern, where they worked until 2007.
Since 2007, Leah has held various roles at the City of Thunder Bay, starting as a Supervisor of Cultural Services and progressing to higher positions such as Manager of Community & Cultural Development and Director of Recreation & Culture.
Throughout their career, Leah has gained valuable experience in cultural development, event management, policy analysis, and communication.
Leah Prentice has a diverse educational background. In 2000, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Anthropology with a specialization in Archaeology and Museum Studies from Trent University. Leah further pursued their interest in the museum field by obtaining a Post-graduate Certificate in Museum Management and Curatorship from Fleming College in 2003. Later on, from 2013 to 2016, Leah attended the University of Victoria where they earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with a focus on Public Administration.