Leihla was born and raised in the DFW area and has an extensive 30 year background in healthcare administration. In September 2000, her mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease which exposed her to a new culture in healthcare and ultimately paved the path for her passion today. As a child of Alzheimer’s, she has dedicated her life to being an advocate for people living with the disease, as well as their caregivers.
In addition to serving as the 2022 Event Chair for the Arlington Walk to End Alzheimer's, Leihla is currently the Community Resource Director for Carver Heights Assisted Living in Arlington. She is an active member of the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, serves on the Scholarship Committee of the Tarrant County Area Gerontological Society, and is a member of Dementia Friendly America (Dallas & Fort Worth Chapters). She is also a member of Dallas Area Gerontological Society, VFW Post 7843 Auxiliary, a Board Member for Dementia Care Warriors, Pajamas for Seniors and resides on the National Advisory Board of Concorde Career College.
Her adage with regard to Alzheimer’s is, “We Have To Face To Fight It”.
