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Circus Up Board Members
Circus Up Board Members
LEAH abel

Co-Founder | Executive Director | Head Instructor
She holds a Masters degree in Social Work from Simmons College and is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
Leah also (surprisingly) completed her Masters in Environmental Law and Policy at Vermont Law School.
Leah loves the circus world and is happiest there. Leah performs and teaches with the nonprofit organization Clowns Without Borders...
Board Member
An award-winning actress, enthusiastic about using theater as a model for social change while encouraging youth to think outside their own “…universe of six blocks…” (Ntzoke Shange). A vibrant theatre artist, educator, community leader and consultant, she spends her time offstage working with youth organizations...
ramona alexander

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