Leigh Paulseth is a passionate environmentalist, with six years of experience working with environmental non-profits, and five years in science education and community outreach. Leigh holds a Bachelor of Science, and a Master of Resource & Environmental Management. As the Science Outreach and Enrichment Coordinator at Toronto Metropolitan University, Leigh manages public outreach programs, like Let’s Talk Science and Soapbox Science. Outside of work, Leigh has been involved in campaigns to resist oil pipelines in Ontario and protect Rouge Park in Toronto. Most recently, she successfully helped to stop development of the Duffins Wetland by a provincial Minister’s Zoning Order, and ran as a Green Party Candidate in the 2021 federal election.