Leah Duke

Team Manager

A love of learning has led Leah down many interesting paths … over 16 years of experience in various professional roles have honed Leah’s comprehensive skills as editor, organizer, problem-solver extraordinaire … and Team Manager for a great research and consulting firm in Montana.

Leah is the driving force behind the database and motivates the team to work together in the most efficient manner. Leah monitors day-to-day operations and enforces PracticeView standards. Recognizing that education is key to the motivation and development of the team, Leah identifies the resources needed, facilitates training through both formal and informal programs, and assigns responsibilities based upon individual strengths and interests. As a function of review and continual monitoring of the PracticeView product, Leah remains on the forefront of emerging thought leadership activities and is able to articulate market trends and support the development of research reports and other deliverables.

Work Experience:

• National Institute of Standards and Technology, Chemical Kinetics, Computer Clerk
• Systematic Management Services, Department of Energy’s Defense Programs and Office of Fissile Materials, Reference Librarian and Administrative Officer
• The University of Montana, Office of the Provost, Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching, Editorial Associate
• The University of Montana, University College, Academic Advisor

Cities Lived In:

• Gaithersburg, MD
• St. Paul
• Washington D.C.
• Blacksburg
• Missoula

Education & Qualifications:

• Wildlife Management and Secondary Education, Virginia Tech

Interests:

• Activities: Teaching, Backpacking, Sharing, Parenting
• Favorite Places: Lost Horse Creek, MT; Sunrise, MN; Sumter, SC; Angels Rest, VA