Leila began working with BARA as a student intern in the fall of 2016. As an intern she worked on various projects with community partners in Tucson, AZ and Nogales, Son., Mex. In May 2018, Leila graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology and a B.A. in Global Studies. Leila continues to work with BARA as a post-baccalaureate research assistant. Currently, she is working on the Nogales Solar project and helps with the student internship program.