Lea Robinson's coaching experience includes Newbury College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, UW-Milwaukee, Morehead State University, Southern Illinois University, and Murray State University.  A queer-identified, African-American woman, Robinson has observed young women in sports struggling with their athleticism and attempting to prove their femininity (or, heterosexuality) through actions that support body image issues and encourage homophobic behavior.  Her own struggles with gender identity, homophobia and racism in sports have encouraged her to come out as a lesbian, and act as an ally and mentor.  As a student-athlete, she enjoyed a successful career as a four-year letter winner at Western Kentucky University, playing in the 1991-1992 NCAA Final Four as a National Championship runner-up.  She continues to serve on panels and encourages dialogue surrounding the intersectionality of racism and homophobia in sports through work with It Takes a Team! and The National Center for Lesbian Rights.
Robinson is an Administrative Assistant for the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences at Harvard University.  She received her B.A. from Western Kentucky University in Psychology and will be pursuing a Master's of Education at Suffolk University in the Fall with emphasis on creating safe spaces for LGBT students, faculty and administrators in Higher Education.  She resides in Somerville, MA with her partner, Elizabeth  and their small tribe of pets.