Staff Members
Leandra Joseph
As executive assistant to Dr. Marsha Firestone, President and Founder of the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization (WPEO), Leandra is often the organization’s first point of contact, fostering a sense of teamwork and collaboration in the effort to increase business opportunities for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
Working effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, Leandra is an effective gatekeeper, managing Dr. Firestone’s tightly choreographed calendar of board meetings, industry functions and speaking engagements. She helps keep projects on track, organize and follow-up on action items, manages information flow and provides IT support when needed. Leandra is the recording secretary for board meetings and all WPEO-board communications.
Originally from the Commonwealth of Dominica, Leandra has a BS in Mathematics from SUNY Plattsburgh. Before joining WPEO, Leandra helped raise awareness about the need for medical insurance to cover wigs for medically related hair loss.
