Leah was born in Beatrice, Nebraska, and grew up in Franklin. She attended Franklin High School, where she played volleyball, basketball, and ran track. Leah earned a Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University. She is married to Erik and has four children. In her free time, Leah enjoys spending time with her family, watching her kids play sports and travelling.