Leah is a long-time activist and co-author of the upcoming book Feminist Librarianship: Principles, Practices and Provocations, which will be published in 2026.

At the age of 16, Leah co-organised the Women’s March for Scotland. This somewhat accidental event was inspired by her deep sense of injustice as we watched the rise in hate speech and misogyny in the political and press arena, over 3,000 people attended. In her down time, she set up a gig promotion company alongside friends called CTRL Presents, promoting young bands whilst fostering a safe and inclusive environment. 

Leah is the writer & producer of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland’s podcast. Engaging with campaign groups to portray an audio landscape of the threat to library cuts and closures, creating a resource which communities and professionals can utilise to advocate for their services. This inspired a further podcast special featuring Glasgow Women’s Library and the Nature Library, called Taking Root. This piece explored the topic of sustainability in libraries and the way it converges with feminist practice to explore the inequalities that arise from climate change. Leah also developed a workshop called ‘Fear of the Known,’ which looked at the psychology behind conspiracy theories, sharing learning to dismantle conspiracy thinking which is important in tackling division and disinformation across social media.  

Leah’s recent work has been as new professional advisor and chapter author of the upcoming book Feminist Librarianship: Principles, Practices and Provocations, which will be published in 2026. She has authored two chapters, the first is an examination of the ‘Herstory,’ of women in librarianship and what a feminist rehaul of the sector can do to support women’s contributions and better reflect their positive influence on the profession. The second chapter explores imposter syndrome, spotlighting women’s voices and experiences to empower and support women in the sector and will feature an accompanying podcast. As the new professional advisor, she is committed to ensuring that the publication speaks to a wide audience, sharing the experiences and learning from women, of all experiences and backgrounds, expanding the podium for women’s voices to be elevated and celebrated alongside each other.