Abbie Leonard

Abbie Leonard possesses a robust background in social work and community development, currently serving as a Social Worker at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri since August 2022. In this role, Abbie specializes in housing-focused advocacy for clients facing eviction, while also engaging in training and outreach initiatives. Previous experience includes a Practicum at Rise Community Development, where Abbie contributed to LIHTC applications and developed resident support services, as well as roles at Dutchtown South Community Corporation, DeSales Community Development, Planned Parenthood, Safe Connections, J Street, and fassforward. Abbie holds a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from the same institution, alongside a certification in Multiculturalism and Human Rights from the School for International Training.