Leah Izenberg is a co-founder and the executive director of The Red Oak Centre. As executive director, Leah plays an essential role in orchestrating Red Oak’s operations and aligning the team’s efforts with the Centre’s mission. She holds a Master of Education in Cognitive Studies and worked as a literacy specialist for 20+ years before launching Red Oak.
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Ten years ago, Leah recognized a pressing need for accessible, integrated support to help families navigate developmental and learning hurdles. She had a vision of providing families with comprehensive, expert care tailored to kids, teens, and young adults facing social, emotional, and academic challenges. This vision was the genesis of The Red Oak Center, which she launched in 2016 with Dr. Dahlia Fisher.
As director, Leah plays an essential role in orchestrating Red Oak’s operations, fostering collaboration across departments to ensure a seamless, client-centred approach to care. She aligns the team’s efforts with the Centre’s mission, creating an environment where families receive cohesive, holistic support tailored to their unique needs.
Education, Training & Experience
MEd, Cognitive Studies
Queen’s University
Bachelor of Education
McGill University
With twenty years of experience teaching literacy skills to children, adolescents, and adults with learning and developmental disabilities, Leah brings extensive expertise to her work.
