Edwards, B.Comm (Hons), PMP, is the President of a cabinetry company specializing in customized commercial and residential projects with formal experience as a Senior Product Manager, Project Manager, Business Analyst, Planner, Operations Manager and Account Manager. She has managed projects in construction, manufacturing, telecommunications, insurance, government, IT, not-for-profit and business.

She is the Vice President Member Services for PMI Manitoba. Leanne previously served as the Director Membership for PMI Manitoba and on the St. Boniface Hospital Auxiliary Board of Directors. Leanne has extensive experience in project management, negotiations, programs, portfolios, business analysis, strategic planning, business development, costing, estimating, scheduling, retail, financial management, risk analysis, and business relations.

Leanne has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Honours) from the University of Manitoba and a Business Analyst Certificate from Red River College. She also has a Masters Certificate in Project Management (MCPM) from the University of Winnipeg / York University and received her Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Leanne is also a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Prosci Change Management Practitioner.

She currently teaches in the at the University of Winnipeg - Professional Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) in the Project Management Diploma and Applied Project Management Certificate programs.