ABOUT LEAH

Driven

Possessing a diverse record of exceptional public service throughout the nation, Leah has cultivated relationships with elected officials, advocates, corporate partners, education stakeholders, community based organizations, school division leaders, and non-profit executives. Resolute in her commitment to sustainable outcomes, Leah has devoted her career to public service and social impact.

Proven

With more than twenty years of public sector and non-profit experience, Leah has worked for; Waterford.org, Virginia Commonwealth University, YMCA - Richmond, Local School Districts, Mayor Jones Administration in the City of Richmond, Governor Kaine at the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services, the Virginia Democratic Caucus in the House of Delegates, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus and its Foundation, Richmond City Council, and Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.

Impact

As a sought after thought partner and public speaker, Leah is recognized for her communication savvy, impact driven leadership, community relations expertise and steadfast commitment to excellence. A transformational leader, she has successfully led strategic planning, managed cross functional teams, pioneered responsive engagement strategies, and amplified discourse on signature initiatives and programs across the non-profit, human services and education ecosystems.

Current Experience

Modern Impact Solutions, LLC

Leah is the founder of Modern Impact Solutions where she also serves as and principal consultant. Modern Impact Solutions is an innovative professional services practice providing strategic advising, leadership coaching, and capacity-building support that helps organizations align vision with action, strengthen teams, and achieve lasting impact.

Executive Leadership

Driven by purpose and grounded in practice, Leah Dozier Walker is the principal consultant and founder of Modern Impact Solutions, a strategic advising practice that provides tailored support to small and mid-sized mission-driven organizations, while also advising larger institutions on strategy, capacity-building, and leadership development.

As principal consultant, Leah has developed a culturally responsive messaging toolkit for wealth advisors at a major commercial bank, supported the launch of a national literacy initiative in partnership with BET, guided strategic planning and implementation for a local Boys & Girls Club, and provided executive coaching to nonprofit leaders and corporate executives alike.

Before founding her consultancy, Leah served as the inaugural Director of Equity and Community Engagement at the Virginia Department of Education, where she shaped education policy and professional learning to promote culturally responsive educator practices. She later served as Executive Vice President at Waterford.org, a national early literacy nonprofit reaching more than 300,000 children across 43 states each year, where she led Strategy & Inclusion, spearheading initiatives to expand access and equity in early learning.

Public Speaking

As a sought after presenter and public speaker, Leah is recognized for her communication savvy and oral presentations. Speaking topics include:

Advancing Systemic & Sustainable Outcomes
Leading for Social Impact
Responsive Engagement
Inclusive Excellence
Courageous Leadership & DEI Accountability
Culturally Responsive & Inclusive Employee Competencies
Culturally Responsive & Inclusive Educational Curriculum and Content Development
PK-12 Education Policy

Be Impacted Blog

Uncommon Impact Blog

Leah is the founder, editor and curator of content for Be Impacted Blog featuring articles and content centered on advancing equity, social justice, and public sector impact. Content is focused on increasing awareness of marginalized and underrepresented communities while elevating discourse on social impact strategies.

Uncommon Impact Blog

Uncommon Impact Blog: Where strategy meets soul. Each post offers insights, tools, and reflections to help you lead with clarity, courage, and care. Created for social impact leaders and advocates, this space challenges you to think differently, act boldly, and practice the kind of uncommon leadership that creates lasting change.