Leah Martin

Leah Martin (she/her) joined Housing Action Illinois as an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader in 2024. Prior to this, she served as the Volunteer Services Development VISTA with Habitat for Humanity Anchorage. Having the opportunity to serve in Alaska was a unique experience that she will always cherish, but she is happy to be returning to her Midwest roots, and has long-term plans to stay in Chicago. She is grateful for the chance to continue serving through Housing Action Corps, and is looking forward to supporting the next cohort of members in their personal and professional growth.

Leah earned her B.A. in History from Saginaw Valley State University, in her home state of Michigan. Attending the university through an early college program, she was the youngest member of her graduating class. Following the completion of this second AmeriCorps service year, she will pursue education in Urban Community Studies so she can continue in the nonprofit sector working on affordable housing initiatives.