Prior to joining ZETA, Leilani spent five years in public policy handling energy and environment issues within local, state, and federal government jurisdictions. Leilani began her public service career in the Florida State Legislature, working on key issues such as water quality and invasive species management throughout the Southwest Florida region. After her time with the Florida Legislature, Leilani served in the United States House of Representatives and, most recently, as a Legislative Correspondent for Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) in the United States Senate. Leilani holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Environmental Policy and Land Use Planning from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Florida State University.