Leah worked and taught in higher education for 20+ years, including teaching English composition, literature, creative writing, running a campus-wide writing center, serving as department chair and admissions advisor, designing curriculum used at colleges around the state, and mapping curriculum development and degree pathways. This insider perspective of colleges gives her special insight into navigating higher education.

While helping her own daughter through the college process, Leah realized how overwhelming and stressful this phase could be, even for someone with support. This inspired her to develop an approach that streamlines and empowers students with tools to better plan for their futures.

Leah completed her Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) certificate through UC Irvine in 2025 and launched Compass+Crossroads to support high school students and their family’s on their post-high school plans. Visit Compass+Crossroads or contact Leah at leahrogin@gmail.com for more information.