Reverend Leo has been community organizing since he was 14. He’s the Executive Director of New Alpha Community Development Corporation. Leo supports research on clean energy projects in South Carolina. He created programs for the International Climate Action Network. He worked on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Leo has organized a training for Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project. He’s a co-founder of The Southeast Environmental Justice Network. He co-drafted the Environmental Justice State Guidance Document. He’s been on many boards and committees. Leo has managed five African American churches.