Family: Her father, Lance Cranford, was a scientist who was serving aboard the USS Potemkim when he met Jennifer Hernandez who was part of the Engineering staff. The pair fell in love and married a year later. Leah was born on the Potemkim a year after that and was followed by a brother, Jake, three years later.

When her father was relocated to Earth her mother gave up being a Starfleet Officer to raise her family. Her mother is now serving in Starfleet again and her father now lectures at the Academy.

At the academy: Joined the Academy at the age of 17. She received no reprimands and graduated with honors.

Personality: Pleasant and charming young woman. She has a quick temper, but only gets angry over important issues. She is immensely sociable and loves meeting her friends and chatting. When not on duty or sleeping she can be found in one of the recreation areas.

Appearance: Leah inherited her mother's sultry Latino looks and her father's blue eyes. She is a slender women about 5' 6" tall and is 25 years old.