Leah Ward

VP Wellignton Advocacy

Leah brings two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors. Leah provides expert advice to leaders and organizations that hones in on core goals and drives outcomes. She is the former Director of Communications to Rachel Notley and the Alberta NDP Caucus and served as a senior advisor to former Premier Rachel Notley during the NDP’s term in government. Leah has a master’s degree in political science from the University of Alberta and an honors degree in political science from Carleton University. She is also an occasional commentator. Her recent appearances include CBC’s Power and Politics, CBC Calgary’s political panel, CPAC, CTV National News, CBC’s Alberta at Noon, and the CBC podcast West of Centre.