Meet the staff
Gabrielle Leonard
Gabrielle Michelle Leonard is a New Orleans native with an old soul, childlike wonder, and a prolific voice. She’s the director of Returning To Joy, a movement unlocking the joy of relational harmony. She has the pleasure of witnessing the fruit produced when people experience connection with God, live whole, and are reconciled to one another.
Gabrielle’s committed to the creative and collaborative work of personal and communal healing. She spends much of her time with teams creating dynamic resources for dialoguing with God, processing pain, showing up together, and unlocking creative solutions.
Her love language is food: enjoying both cooking and devouring it. She loves learning and sharing in wisdom just as much as she loves sharing in a good laugh. Adventure, dancing, and sharing stories with way too much energy fills her up with joy.