She works at the Child Development Centre, an early intervention program for preschool children and their families. Leona also has a private practice that includes services for school age children. She has developed and published work on relaxation strategies for children. Leona is an active volunteer in her community. She was a board member on the Northwest FASD Research Network, Yukon Council on Disabilities, Yukon Child Care Board, and Autism Yukon. Leona also volunteered for the Victim Assistance Program and Auxiliary RCMP.