Lea Pettit earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from the University of Hawaiʻi in 2015. She began her career in the Kansas City area, working at a Center for Independent Living as an Employment Specialist. In that role, she played a key part in overseeing Kansas’ Pre-ETS program, supporting youth with disabilities as they prepared for life after high school.

Lea joined the Northwest team in 2023, bringing with her a passion for empowering teens with disabilities. She is deeply committed to helping young people build confidence and achieve their personal and professional goals.