Since completing her Masters at Cambridge University and in Speech Language Pathology at Macquarie University, Aleisha began working clinically with children with hearing loss as a Speech Pathologist and certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist in 2002. She is now the General Manager of Clinical Programs at The Shepherd Centre and responsible for services to 700 children and families. She has been awarded state Business Leader and Not-For-Profit Manager of the Year for driving innovation and strategic development. She is in the final stages of her PhD, examining how functional listening skills can guide intervention choices for parents and professionals.