[1] In 1988, Leand graduated from Princeton University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology.

She also earned an MBA degree from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School in 2002.

She won a gold medal in women's singles at the 1981 Maccabiah Games in Israel.

She won a singles title at the Pittsburgh Open in 1984 after a three-sets victory in the final against Pascale Paradis.

[4] After 15 years on the pro tour, Leand pursued careers in journalism and broadcasting, as contributor to multiple publications including USA Today, The New York Times, and The Baltimore Sun and TennisMatch Magazine.