Building Social Connections with Hayley and Matthew Leach Webinar

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Join us for a discussion on effective strategies for building and maintaining meaningful social connections in both college and the workplace. Gain insights on fostering relationships, navigating social dynamics, and finding supportive communities. Hayley and Matthew will share their experiences with social groups and communities they have found supportive.  

Miss Missouri 2023, Hayley Leach, is a third-year law student at Washington University in St. Louis. Upon graduation, she will be practicing education law with a specialty in disability issues and advocacy at Kennedy Hunt, P.C. in St. Louis. Hayley is an autism awareness advocate, an internationally published author, and a former public school teacher. During her year as Miss Missouri, Hayley partnered with organizations such as Best Buddies International, Autism Speaks, and the Thompson Center! Since competing in the Miss America Organization, Hayley has accumulated over $31,000 in scholarships which have been used to further her education. 

Matthew Leach currently resides in Dry Ridge, Kentucky.  Matthew is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky where he majored in Biology. He plans to further his education by going to graduate school and getting a master’s degree in Forensic Science. His favorite things to do are reading, going to the movies, and spending time with his French Bulldog, Teddy. He has co-authored three books with his sister, Hayley, which are called “Frankie and Finn,” “Frankie and Finn Go to School,” and “See the Able, Not the Label.” Matthew also shares his personal journey with autism through a podcast called “Puzzle in Progress” that is available on Apple and Spotify Podcasts.