Leah Markovich
About Leah Markovich
Leah Markovich serves as the Development and Communications Manager at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, where she enhances community support and annual revenue. With a background in various roles within nonprofit organizations, she has a strong focus on advocacy communications and human services.
Work at Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Leah Markovich serves as the Development and Communications Manager at the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. In this role, she plays a key part in increasing community support and annual revenue for the organization. Markovich focuses on advocacy communications writing to advance the mission of Legal Aid. She supports various Development and Communications projects aimed at sustaining the organization's growth.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Before joining the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Leah Markovich worked at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. She held the position of Grants Coordinator from 2018 to 2022 and later served as the Foundation and Grants Specialist for one year. Additionally, she was a Resource Development Associate at St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc. and a Program Assistant for the True2U Mentoring Program. Her experience spans multiple roles in the nonprofit sector, emphasizing her commitment to human services.
Educational Background
Leah Markovich earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Statistics from Wittenberg University, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. In addition to her degree, she also studied at the Institute for German Language and Culture in 2015, enhancing her language skills and cultural understanding.
Early Career and Internships
Leah Markovich began her career with various internships and roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Market Research Intern at DIEpA Personalleasing in Germany for two months in 2015. Additionally, she held positions as a Volunteer with the Lutheran Volunteer Corps and as a Global Church Sponsorship Intern with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, gaining valuable experience in community engagement and resource development.