Leah Reiser

A trauma therapist, facilitator, and educator, Leah's diverse professional background and expertise have shaped Resetting the Table’s unique methodology for effective communication and facilitation across divides. In her work at RTT, Leah has trained thousands of leaders, from award-winning TV writers to influential clergy to leaders in philanthropy. Previously, Leah was a clinical social worker specializing in trauma and PTSD at Westchester Jewish Community Services, and program director for LitWorld, a global literacy nonprofit. In this role, Leah created and implemented arts- and mindfulness-based programming at the Hand in Hand School: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Jerusalem. Leah holds an MSW from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, where she graduated with honors. She also has a professional background in theater: she toured with the national Broadway production of Mamma Mia! and holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, where she graduated as salutatorian. Leah lives in Westchester, NY, with her husband, Daniel, and their two children.