The Emerging Young Alumni Leader Award is given to an alumnus of GMC who has graduated within the past 10 years, is no more than 35 years of age, and has accomplished one or more of the following: Has demonstrated continuous support of the Alumni Association and GMC through contributions of time and/or gifts, has made outstanding contributions to a chosen profession, has achieved in such a way that has brought great honor to the individual and the College, has demonstrated service and a commitment to the community, and has fostered the ideals, goals and values of GMC
Dr. Leanna Harbor HS 2012
Dr. Leanna Harbor attended GMC from 6th through 12th grade, graduating as class valedictorian in 2012. During her time as a GMCstudent, she was involved in numerous activities: football and competition cheerleading, band, chorus, literary team, and musicals.She credits GMC as the place that provided her with the opportunity and safety to learn the skills that would be crucial to achieving her goals.
Since graduating from Georgia Military College in 2012, Dr. Harbor has been enrolled in higher education and medical training to become a pediatrician. She attended the University of Georgia, majoring in Biology with a minor in Public Health, and graduated in 2016.
Dr. Harbor then spent the next four years at Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 2020. During medical school, she was named a Nathan Deal Scholar for her commitment to returning to serve rural Georgia following training. In addition, she was elected to be a member of the Gold Humanism Society by her peers.
Dr. Harbor has spent the last three years in Memphis, Tennessee at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. She completed her pediatric residency in June 2023. She trained primarily at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, a nationally recognized children’s healthcare facility.
Since completing medical training, Dr. Harbor has returned home to Milledgeville to join Milledgeville Pediatrics as a primary pediatrician. When she is not serving her patients in the office or the newborn nursery, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cheering on the Dawgs, watching Braves games, and reading.
Dr. Harbor is looking forward to becoming reacquainted with the Milledgeville community. During college and medical school, she was involved with the local schools through mentoring and tutoring programs and served in children’s ministry at her church.
