Leni is the program manager at the Weissberg Foundation, where they provide people-centered and responsive programmatic support to grantee partners seeking to advance social, racial, and criminal justice. Leni manages a portfolio of several program areas that support organizations and efforts whose organizing, advocacy, and civic engagement work contributes to critical systems change. Leni maintains a long-standing passion for breaking down binaries, challenging social norms, and reimagining structures to best meet the needs of all individuals. They believe strongly in constantly questioning, challenging, and dismantling white supremacy across systems and institutions to work toward a more equitable and just world.

They hold both their master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the George Washington University in sociology. Outside of work they spend their time playing rugby, ordering too much take-out, finding ways to work glitter into everything, and snuggling with their cat Arya.

Amanda O’Meara is the director of operations at the Weissberg Foundation, where she oversees financials, human resources, and technology systems. Amanda has been on staff at the Foundation since 2009, and in that time she has worn many hats. Most recently, Amanda served as a program officer, helping to launch the Equitable Justice and Diversity in Theater initiatives.

Amanda graduated from George Mason University with a B.A. in Global Affairs and a minor in Women’s Studies. Prior to joining the Weissberg Foundation, Amanda worked with the UN World Food Program in Nairobi, Kenya. When she is not working, you can find her spending time with her husband, two daughters, and their dog Jaxson.