Raleigh is a native of St. Simons Island. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2013 where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Ecology. From 2012-2018, Raleigh worked as a Naturalist for the Sea Island Company, where she led thousands of nature tours for guests and members. She also managed the sea turtle conservation program on the island. Raleigh began working with the St. Simons Land Trust in October of 2018 as its Membership and Outreach Manager. Since then, Raleigh’s role has expanded to Communications Director which includes the management of all marketing and communications for the Land Trust as well as the Pennies for Preservation and Ambassador programs.