Barbara Leach
Family Advocate and Family Support Specialist, UNC Family Support Program
Barbara Leach is a family support specialist and special projects coordinator at the UNC School of Social Work's Family Support Program. With over 30 years of experience, she advocates for families with children who have intellectual/developmental disabilities and special needs. Barbara played a key role in developing the "family navigator" model for Family Support 360 Projects, helping families set goals and access resources. Her work focuses on empowering families through individual and family advocacy. In 2019, she received the Excellence in Community Engagement Award for her contributions to supporting families with special needs children.
