At the age of 14 she had already been in all categories of Peru's national team, Child (U16), Youth (U18), Junior (U20) and Senior.

Leyva stayed in the team and was joined by international figures such as Dominican Republic's Cándida Arias.

Peru eventually finished 4th after losing the bronze medal to classic rival Brazil.

[11] Leyva won the Best Opposite individual award from the 2015 Pan-American Cup[12] and her national team ranked in ninth place.

[15] For the 2017/18 season, she played on loan with the Brazilian club Osasco Voleibol Clube, working under the same head coach as the Peruvian national team.

[17] Leyva decided not to be part of the Peruvian team due to a shoulder injury that made it impossible for her to play.