Leah Appleton (she/they) is a West Philadelphia-based arts and culture sector specialist with over ten years of non-profit sector expertise. 

A professional in the arts & culture sector since 2009, Leah has focused on amplifying the voices of marginalized individuals, especially members of the LGBTQIA* community. She has produced gender & sexuality focused programs for museums, universities, nightclubs, art galleries, theaters, and public spaces across the country. She is an active member of the William Way Community Center Arts Committee and previously served as the Events Director for the Westphal College Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council. Leah holds a BFA from Maine College of Art in Painting and an MS in Arts Administration from Drexel University.