Leah Costales (she/her), Family & Criminal Justice Recovery Support Coordinator

Leah brings lived experience to her role at SOS, giving her a firsthand understanding of how difficult it can be to find places to turn to and people who genuinely care about helping you succeed. Her own experiences have shaped her commitment to making sure others feel supported and connected to the resources they need to thrive.

Leah is especially passionate about criminal justice and family support, as she is a parent. Having spent years navigating the criminal justice system herself, she understands the challenges that can come with it and is passionate about helping others find a way forward. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Leah is Mental Health Aid Certified and trained in Nurturing Parenting.

Outside of work, Leah enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new places, shopping, finding good deals, day trading/investing and traveling. She loves being creative, staying busy, discovering new things, and spending quality time with the people she cares about.