Leah Bourdon has reinvented her career several times since joining ALKU as a recruiter in 2011. Now director of training and development, Bourdon has instated a leadership training program that will continue to develop current management within the company; she also has taken on the role of overseeing the marketing department. With her influence, ALKU has been named a Best Staffing Firm to Work For multiple times by SIA. This year, Bourdon teamed up with Kathie Boles, VP of finance and strategy, and Kate Lelievre, VP of HR, to create ALKU’s Women Empowered (AWE) program, which provides resources and support to ALKU’s female leaders.