Leah Perea, daughter of Carlos and Bernice Montenegro, is a Junior at Texas Tech University, majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Athletic Coaching to pursue a doctoral degree in occupational therapy. She graduated from Franklin High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Council, while playing on both the varsity basketball and softball teams for three years.
During her time at Texas Tech, Leah has become a member of five organizations: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, and the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Leah volunteers for the Children’s Ministry at Lubbock Impact, working with low-income families to provide meals, enrichment, and spiritual connection. In 2023, she participated in the Miss El Paso Teen USA pageant and was crowned third runner-up.
Leah is excited to join this year’s Sun Court because it creates an opportunity for her to express and recognize her culture, spirit, and love for El Paso.
