Leah Cowen

Leah is a highly experienced early help professional with nearly two decades service within the Early Help team in within the Redcar and Cleveland Local Authority, specialising in children’s services and early intervention.

She is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and was a recognised leader in the development and delivery of Family Hubs and Children’s Centres.

Leah brings a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, operational leadership, and partnership working, successfully driving service improvements and enhancing outcomes across diverse communities. She is skilled in team leadership, performance management, and the design and delivery of training and development strategies.