Leah Stendē
| Leah Stendē | |
|---|---|
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| Chancellor of Eiria | |
| In office January 30th, 2022 – Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | William Lancaster |
| Vice Chancellor of Eiria | |
| In office January 30th, 2016 – January 30th, 2022 | |
| Chancellor | William Lancaster |
| Succeeded by | Lynn Morrin |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office March 1st, 2015 – January 29th, 2016 | |
| Chancellor | Mariah Krumins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leah Kara Stendē February 7, 1971 Geminus, Eiria |
| Nationality | Eirian |
| Political party | National Green Coalition (Formerly part of the Eclipse Liberal Party) |
| Spouse(s) | Peter Kalev |
| Mother | Ema Dukura Stendē |
| Father | Gaks Stendē |
| Education | Law |
| Alma mater | Geminus University [B3-L](L.L.B), Vaun University [M3-L] (L.L.M.) |
Leah Stendē is an Eirian lawyer and politician currently serving as the 45th elected (or 46th inherited) Chancellor of Eiria. Before her appointment to the cabinet of Chancellor Mariah Krumins, she became well known for her leadership of the Renewal Commission, which prosecuted disgraced General and dictator Neil Darrin and many members of his government. She is also well known for being a pragmatic and more moderate voice within the Eirian Greens national group, especially compared to other party leaders.
Early Life and Education
Leah Kara Stendē was born at South Geminus Relief Hospital on February 7th, 1971. Her parents, Ema and Gaks, were both teachers at a local senior school (Ema taught biology while Gaks was an Eirian language teacher). Stendē has recounted that her mother's lessons got her interested in ecology and the environment growing up. During senior school, she took a Gold Class in which she completed a paper on corporate pollution and environmental law enforcement, and it is this paper that she credits with kickstarting her interest in the law.
After graduating with high marks, Stendē enrolled in the provincial Geminus University, gaining admission to the University's School of Legal Studies. While there, she joined the Court Simulation Society, an activity in which she excelled. She won the sixth national National Court Simulation Competition in her third year in University. She graduated with her Baklōrēta in General Law in 1993, earning an Advanced Honors nomination from Dr. Juris Simon, the dean of the School.