Sam Leeson

Queer-affirming educator and organizational leader with 25+ years of experience delivering inclusive, evidence-based education across healthcare, nonprofit, and community environments. Deep expertise in program design, curriculum development, coaching, DEI leadership, and operations management, with a proven ability to scale impact, build trust, and support diverse families and professionals.

Founder & Owner at babyREADY (1998-01 – Present)

Designed, delivered, and scaled Queer-affirming family wellness education and support services.

• Delivered childbirth, fertility, and parenting education to 10,000+ individuals and families.
• Provided direct perinatal support for 500+ pregnancies and births.
• Developed and implemented program evaluation tools, using data to guide improvements.
• Researched and translated evidence-based practices into accessible learning materials.
• Built a robust digital education platform with 80K+ followers.
• Created, recorded, edited, and produced the Becoming babyREADY podcast.

Board Chair & DEI Chair at La Leche League Canada (2023-01 – Present)

National governance and equity leadership for a community-based education organization.

• Lead organizational strategy ensuring resources reflect diverse family structures.
• Strengthen DEI practices in leadership development and community engagement.
• Support volunteer Leaders with updated training and educational materials.

Office Manager at Think Chiropractic & Wellness Centre (2013-01 – Present)

Operational leadership for a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic.

• Manage payroll, insurance, billing, vendor relations, and inventory.
• Strengthened clinic growth through community outreach and partnerships.
• Troubleshoot operational, technical, and client service challenges.

Childbirth & Infant Feeding Educator at Trillium Health Centre (2001-01 – 2009-12)

Hospital-based education and curriculum development role.

• Delivered prenatal and infant-feeding education programs.
• Updated curriculum to reflect best practices and current research.
• Conducted program evaluations and presented recommendations to leadership.

Childbirth Education (Adult Education) programme in Adult Education – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre & Humber College

Women's Studies & Political Science – University of Western Ontario

General Coaching Certification in Coaching – Shaheen Plunier

Fertility Coaching Certification in Fertility Coaching – Fertility CE

Doula Training & Certification in Doula Training – LSAR & SOLS