John Leha is a proud Birri Gubba, Wakka Wakka and Tongan man born and raised Sydney. He has worked extensively in Indigenous education and employment programs in government and community and is well-known as a health ambassador and founder of Sydney Deadly Runners. John is an active member of the Sydney Aboriginal community. He is a Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council member, and is involved with community through Kingsford Community Legal Centre, The Aboriginal Project with the Aids Council of New South Wales, the Indigenous Marathon Foundation and Gadigal Information Service.