Sarah Leece

Board of Directors

Sarah Leece has been an Assistant Crown Attorney for the Province of Ontario since her call to the bar in 2006.   She has prosecuted all manner of criminal offences, including property crimes, crimes of violence and homicides, at both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.  Beginning in 2011 she decided to specialize, focusing on young people aged 12-17 who are involved in the Criminal Justice System with an emphasis on finding meaningful and pro-social outcomes that hold them to account for their actions while still promoting their personal rehabilitation and reintegration into society.  Sarah teaches and lectures on youth justice issues and has co-authored a textbook on Youth Criminal Justice.   Sarah is also the mother of two sons and enjoys watching one play baseball all summer and the other play hockey all winter.

We asked Sarah…

How have you been involved with Holiday Helpers?
A: I have been involved with HH since 2016, adopting a family each year and volunteering for shifts in the warehouse. 

What is your favourite Christmas tradition?
A: Trudging through snow (and mud) covered fields to find the perfect Christmas tree, and then warming up with hot chocolate by a fire.  I loved doing it as a kid, and love that I have continued the tradition with my own kids.

Do you have a favourite Christmas memory you want to share?
A: After loving Christmas for as long as I can remember, my first son was born just a few days before Christmas Day.  Best Christmas present ever!

If you had an elf name, what would it be?
A: Apparently Sweet Sparkle Pants!

What’s the one Christmas dish or snack you can’t live without?
A: Christmas cookies & sausage rolls (not together of course!)